This video is so so helpful, thanks!💗 I feel like I'm not a complete newbie anymore but whenever I haven't worked with clay in a longer time I like to 'refresh' my knowledge so this is perfect. Thanks so much! There's just one question left; I'm always wondering WHEN I need to sand down imperfect pieces? After bisque firing? I find it confusing as I was always told to only wet-sand but I'm scared to ruin my pieces when I get them to wet again or smth. Maybe you can take away my fear haha! x
So glad!💕 I usually just use a damp sponge when my piece is leather hard to smooth the surface and help with impurities but if you do want to sand down you can do it when it’s bone dry (make sure to wear a proper mask, preferably outside, and clean all the loose dust after! You can’t wet sand a piece that hasn’t been fired yet because the water will ruin/break down the piece), otherwise wet sand it once it has been bisque fired - the piece will be more strong at this point so will take a bit more work to sand it down but it’s safer than dry sanding!✨
Yes, as long as you coat your piece with a food safe glaze. Make sure if you’re using stoneware clay to use a stoneware glaze as they will fire to the same temperature
I ordered ceramic powder 1st and and fevicol to make clay but after shaping it so difficultly after dry it have cracked on whole mugs 🥺so i am not understanding from which try of clay I should make mugs,plates,etc
Most glazes need to be applied to bisqueware (just check their application instructions). Otherwise you can get away with just doing a glaze firing but it is not recommended
Great introduction!
Thank you for sharing! Best beginner video to watch before I begin my first day as a pottery art teacher ❤️
Thank you! Hope it went well✨
Thank you for sharing. This is the best beginner video ❤❤❤
This video is so so helpful, thanks!💗 I feel like I'm not a complete newbie anymore but whenever I haven't worked with clay in a longer time I like to 'refresh' my knowledge so this is perfect. Thanks so much! There's just one question left; I'm always wondering WHEN I need to sand down imperfect pieces? After bisque firing? I find it confusing as I was always told to only wet-sand but I'm scared to ruin my pieces when I get them to wet again or smth. Maybe you can take away my fear haha! x
So glad!💕 I usually just use a damp sponge when my piece is leather hard to smooth the surface and help with impurities but if you do want to sand down you can do it when it’s bone dry (make sure to wear a proper mask, preferably outside, and clean all the loose dust after! You can’t wet sand a piece that hasn’t been fired yet because the water will ruin/break down the piece), otherwise wet sand it once it has been bisque fired - the piece will be more strong at this point so will take a bit more work to sand it down but it’s safer than dry sanding!✨
@@KlayCeramics Thanks so much! You're so kind for taking the time to read and reply! This really means a lot💗
Happy to help!✨🤍
Thank you!very helpful 😊
Will that paint be safe for dinner sets trays as food will be served in it ??
Yes, as long as you coat your piece with a food safe glaze. Make sure if you’re using stoneware clay to use a stoneware glaze as they will fire to the same temperature
Oi, como sempre perfeito! Por gentileza eu posso usa esses esmalte em argila de alta temperatura? Obrigada.
Thank you! Yes, you use the Amaco Potters Choice brush-on glaze on high fire clay (ie. stoneware)
I ordered ceramic powder 1st and and fevicol to make clay but after shaping it so difficultly after dry it have cracked on whole mugs 🥺so i am not understanding from which try of clay I should make mugs,plates,etc
I'd suggest starting with user ready clay - it is tricky to mix and make your own clay. I recommend using stoneware clay for functional ware
Thank you dearest🫶🏻
Do we have to bisqfire fire??
Most glazes need to be applied to bisqueware (just check their application instructions). Otherwise you can get away with just doing a glaze firing but it is not recommended