Color Manipulation

Color in Motion | Discover Dynamic Glaze Effects

Glaze color manipulation opens up a world of creative possibilities, particularly with techniques like marbling, shaving cream, raking, and spin art. These methods not only add vibrancy to your work, but also allow you to express your unique artistic vision in dynamic and innovative ways.

Design Tips

Work quickly or keep your piece slightly damp to allow for more time to blend and manipulate the colors effectively.
A banding or pottery wheel can facilitate smoother applications and manipulation of colors, giving you more control over the design process.
Consider using a pottery wheel for the spin art effect. Securely anchor your piece and utilize a high splash pan to contain the color and prevent spraying.
Minimize the number of colors on a single piece to prevent a muddy look.
To adjust the colors, use the bristle end of a liner brush. The plastic end may scrape and remove color, which can ruin your design.
For color raking, use a writer tip on the glaze bottle to squeeze precise amounts.
The shaving cream method makes color application easier on textured or curved surfaces.