Melt Gloop and Matte Glaze

Designer: Sarah Caudill

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Instructions

  1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.  
  2. Mix 3 Parts SW004 Zinc Free Clear with 1 parts water to thin glaze. 
  3. Pour mixture of Zinc Free Clear into the vase form. 
  4. Turn the vase in a circular motion slowly while also tilting the vase to pour out any excess glaze. Be sure to coat the entirety of the inside of the form.  
  5. Using a #4 Fan Brush apply 1 thick coat of SW425 Black Gloop onto vase and allow glaze to dry mostly before moving to the next step. The glaze will lose its sheen/have a satin like finish. This is when you are ready to move forward. 
  6. Apply 2 coats of SW162 Pink Matte, allowing pink Matte to dry between coats. 
  7. Fire to cone 6. 

Additional Adaptations & Tips  

  • If you see the Gloop glaze streaking into your brush when applying first coat of Pink Matte the Gloop is still too wet and needs more time to dry. 
  • Gloop does not apply like a typical stoneware glaze when brushing. You may see texture from brush strokes and your coat of brushed glaze will apply thick. 
  • Gloop will tend to break and pull apart where the glaze is applied thicker. 

Supplies

Form 

  • SB157 Curvy Vase 

Colors

  • SW004 Zinc Free Clear 
  • SW162 Pink Matte 
  • SW425 Black Gloop 

Decorating Accessories

  • RB144 #4 Soft Fan 

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge
  • Water
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