How to Make Colored Slip Easy with No Lumps

[@juliemoore6021]

Been a potter for many years and you taught this old dog some new tricks. Thanks.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad to help😍 Thank you so much Julie

[@WhiteStoneCottagePottery]

I’d like to see how you clean up all your tools and space. I’m aware of some environmental issues with some ingredients and want to learn how best to keep my studio healthy.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is a great suggestion. Thank you. Clay and glaze dust is what you mainly have to be concerned about. I think this article will help. Here is the link for you potterycrafters.com/pottery-clay-dust-how-to-minimize-it/

[@ich2990]

Again, thanks for another great teaching video! I would like to know how to mix a coloured transparent glaze (from ready bought glaze). Would be great if you could explain or show. 😊

[@cyndigilstrapmcdonnough6173]

Did you ever learn how to do this? I have a friend who adds Mason Stains to clear glaze. I have not tried yet myself.

[@shelleyboniface7854]

Hi Marie - thank you so much for making everything sound like common sense and easy to understand. I absolutely love learning from you. In Australia we use kilos and grams but converting isn't too difficult :)

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad they are helpful 😍 Thank you for watching.

[@laurennunley3759]

I have some pieces made now that need colored slip. I am going to have to keep them damp and dry out some clay to make slip. So thankful for your video!!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Sounds great! Glad it was helpful. 😊

[@oceannielle]

Thank you so much for all your videos. With you all difficulties seems to be so easy to solves. Thank you for all advices ...so clever🥰🥰🥰🥰😘

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're very welcome! Thank you so much, Oceannielle. I try to simplify it as best I can. I don't want to discourage new potters. 💖

[@katiejol3313]

Ty for your emphasis on safety

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are most welcome Katie

[@____Ann____]

Hi Marie. Great tutorial. I prefer to make slips for bone dry clay too. When you break the clay you can use an old plastic clay bag. They are much stronger and don't get ripped as easily as the zip lock bags.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's funny I do and was going to, but for the video, you could see the clay better with the ziplock bag. 😃Thanks for the tip about the milk frother and drill. Did you see I used it for the video? It works GREAT! 😍.

[@____Ann____]

@@PotteryCrafters yes I saw it! Looks so good!

[@robbiekusson6237]

Very good, interesting, and clear tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Please tell me about the strainer you use. Is there any special grade in terms of the coarseness of the holes? Thank you.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you. Here is the link to the strainer I use geni.us/SHph9t However you can't use it with tiny crystals or they will get get trapped in the strainer. 😊

[@stefanjamel5735]

thank you. ive been looking for a video like this.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's great 😍 Glad I could help

[@kayewinfindale3055]

Great stuff thanks for posting. X

[@PotteryCrafters]

My pleasure Kaye. Glad they are helpful.

[@anitascott5278]

Thank you ... I will now be making my own slip! Great demo!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Anita. 😍Glad it was helpful.

[@luciegilchrist240]

Love your videos!!! So smart! Well done!! THANK YOU!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad they are helpful! Thank you very much 😊

[@maryjeanallen6189]

Thanks again, Marie, for another informative, clear, beneficial video! Appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience so very much!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad it was helpful! 👍 Thank you for your support 😊

[@staceybrister1315]

Thank you 🙂

[@PotteryCrafters]

You’re welcome 😊

[@banananinalana4268]

So helpful. Thank you so much ❤

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad it was helpful! 💖

[@janellesonoda7484]

Nice demo and sharing your knowledge

[@PotteryCrafters]

So nice of you. Thank you!

[@heididerksen8227]

Thank you very easy and informative

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Heidi 😊 I used the same slip on my last slip decorating video . Here is the link if you haven't seen it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqPScohtedlor7M 😍

[@vickivanriel3082]

This was so much fun to watch ... made me make my slip better and smoother 😊😉

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Vicki. 😃That's great.

[@roobsi6947]

Loved your explanation. Thank you.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you.

[@abigailking686]

I loved learning the process. Thank you. Does it ever worry you that using the plastic bags is environmentally unsustainable? Is there a better alternative?

[@PotteryCrafters]

I have not found one yet. I do reuse my freezer bags, and they last for years. I even reuse the bags that my clay comes in. When it comes to any plastic, I always recycle. If you find a better alternative, please share it with me. 😊

[@maggiebannenberkowitz9254]

Love this!! Thank you!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome Maggie.

[@PamelaRoss-qh6jh]

Hey Marie---- You're doing it the hard way. I simply keep a canister of dried trim shavings---no hammer or mallet necessary!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Great point! I do use the little scraps also. But sometimes it's just fun to break up the clay. 😀

[@happypotter1138]

Thank you very much Marie. X

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome 😍 Always nice to hear from you.

[@tonimagery]

Hi, thanks for the great video. Can you tell me where you got your mixer bit attachment for the dremel?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you. It's from a Milk Frothier 😊

[@vkumra]

Nice and clear instructions. What is the attachment you're using on the Dremel?

[@PotteryCrafters]

From this Milk Frother. Here is the link for you geni.us/xaAE I had to go the hardware store and get a smaller chuck so it would fit. I went to home depot.

[@vivekkumra2734]

@@PotteryCrafters Genius! Thank you!

[@malujones635]

Thank you very much, what a great and informative video.

[@Katie-bk3ul]

Super helpful and calming video, thank you! So excited to make my own slips!

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's great Katie, Here is a slip decorating video to give you some ideas. Here is the link for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqPScohtedlor7M 😊

[@deanatankersley6851]

So awesome!! Just what I've been looking for.😍🤗😊👌

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's great Deana! Glad I could help!

[@lorettascott4990]

Thank You so much for the great demonstration.

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are welcome Loretta😍

[@kupcads6470]

Thanky you so much Marie. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome! 💖

[@YaquinaBayFruit]

Where did you get your strainer?

[@PotteryCrafters]

It's a fine mesh KitchenAid Classic Strainer. It works great. Here is the link for you geni.us/SHph9t

[@penniewyatt9391]

Pro tip: a hand held batter mixer with one blade works great in these small cups.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Great Idea. I didn't of that 👍 Thank you Pennie😃

[@meghand4950]

How would you make white slip? Thank you

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Meghan you can make white slip with white clay. Here is a video for you to check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGXZopyMoph2h68 😊

[@bbjo787]

EXCELLENT!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Many thanks!

[@Jonjonlovers]

Is it possible to add an underglaze colour to the slip?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Good Question. Yes, you can, but I would advise applying it to greenware because you may not have enough frit in the slip and underglaze together for it to properly adhere to bisqueware 😃

[@karenoneill2667]

Very helpful! Thank you!!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad it was helpful!😍

[@alexandrafallows4899]

Such a useful video! Thank you

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad it was helpful!😍

[@klavafedotovna5193]

you are amazing! thank you! I'll try this method

[@PotteryCrafters]

I would like to a video on applying colored slip. I will let you know when I do. 😍

[@bauerjanet7887]

Would it possibly be better to add the dry mason stain to the crushed dry clay? 2nd question; what brand mixer are you using?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes, you can. I add the stain to my slip because it's easier for me. Either way will work. It's actually the tip of the Milk Frother. Here's the link geni.us/xaAE and I put it on my Cordless Rotary Tool, here's the link geni.us/W6TtzSy It works great. The rotary tool gives it much more power. 😊

[@cpetati1]

Very well presented. Thank you!

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're welcome!😊 Thank you Clara.

[@aerohour]

Thank you

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're welcome 😊

[@Eureka222-sy5ds]

Thanks for so useful video. I would to know the differences between oxides and stains, or are they the same thing? Thank you

[@PotteryCrafters]

Sure! Oxides are naturally occurring minerals that contain metal oxides, such as iron oxide or cobalt oxide that react to heat and are more unpredictable. Stains are pre-mixed, synthetic colorants made from a combination of metal oxides and other chemicals. Stains are designed to produce consistent, vibrant colors that are less dependent on firing conditions.

[@Eureka222-sy5ds]

​@@PotteryCraftersThank you ❤

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are most welcome. Glad to help 😊

[@angiehoover6152]

Soo informative!! Thanks for this. Where do you get the mason stain from? And will it work in any kiln?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Angie 😊 Penguin Pottery has good Colorants for Clay and Clay Slip you can check out here geni.us/MFjXr4h

[@KatAtkinson]

You are almost at 1000!! Yay

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you for commenting 😍That's a big milestone 👍 I would like to thank you again for all your support !

[@izzydanvers2014]

What's the difference between making it from bone dry clay and pre-made slip with the right consistency? Also since it's still clay would this need to be covered with glaze? I'm guessing some sort of clear if possible since the color would probably change with a colored glaze?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Izzy. Good questions. Yes, you can make the colored slip from both premade slip and bone-dry clay. I was showing the way you can make plain slip first because some potters may not have premade slip, and it is hard to make slip from moist clay. Yes, you are right. You would cover the slip with glaze. 😊

[@izzydanvers2014]

​@@PotteryCraftersthank you so much, im looking to join a studio soon and they don't have a ton of colored glazes so I found this video and was hoping i could use this as a makeshift "glaze", color wise anyway

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is a good idea. As you experiment you will find what works best for you.

[@neuzeteribeiro]

Adorei sua aula👏👏👏

[@PotteryCrafters]

Muito obrigado. Que bom que ajudou👍😀

[@petearnold8020]

Thank you Marie, very informative. what colour stain is the light blue on your pots at the end

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're welcome Pete. It's the Robin Blue Stain. Here is the link for you to check out. geni.us/r1TeUAI 👍

[@petearnold8020]

Thats great. Thank you Marie., your a star!!

[@mosaiccollective966]

Thank you for the video. Can it be thinned out with water before painting with it?

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're welcome. Yes, you can. Just make sure you add a small amount of water at a time. I also have a slip questions video and article that may interest you. here are the links for you. Video -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2akpoNrZZiAn9k Article ---- potterycrafters.com/21-pottery-clay-slip-questions-answered/ 😊

[@sefkatcubukcu]

Hi Marie, please How to prepare underglaze for ceramics? Can you show it too?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Şefkat . Thank you for the sugestion. This article should be helpful. Here is the link for you potterycrafters.com/how-to-use-underglaze/ 😊

[@sefkatcubukcu]

@@PotteryCrafters thank you Marie 💟

[@MARIALETSIOU]

I would like to ask mason stain is different from stain that I use for painting in bisquite ? Thank you

[@PotteryCrafters]

Good question. It is most likely the same. The stain has to withstand the firing temperatures. So the compounds have to be similar. 😊

[@MARIALETSIOU]

@PotteryCrafters thank you so much that means that I can use stain for coloring slip ?

[@Bob-Is-A-PotterNow]

I have both ^5-6 porcelain and laguna B-mix bone dry "scrap," which I would like to use for decorating slip(s). When "reformulating" these as a slip for decorating (either textured or painting) do they need to be matched to the same clay? Or as long as they are the same firing range (^5-6), can they be used on either the porcelain or the B-mix? (I'm experimenting with greenware.) What problems might I run into? I saw the comment regarding deflocculant, but wonder if I want to adjust the viscosity to allow for painting or dipping the greenware, if that would be the best approach for thinning to minimize the water content to better manage fitting the slip to the clay? TIA!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Bob. Just making sure if it's the porcelain Five, you can not use it as a slip because it is touchy and will start to melt over cone 5. You can use a different clay body for a slip but it is best to use the same slip on your clay because the clay and slip will expand and contract together, and they will marry well in the kiln. I don't use a deflocculate in my decorating slip. It is used more with slip-casting molds. Here is a post with a video that may also help with slip questions. Here is the link for you. potterycrafters.com/21-pottery-clay-slip-questions-answered/

[@Bob-Is-A-PotterNow]

@@PotteryCrafters Thank you!

[@grafkimber]

What kind of blender are you using?

[@PotteryCrafters]

It's actually my rotary tool with my milk frouther attached. It gives me more power when mixing slips. 😃

[@risedaniels6136]

Hi Marie! Love the video! Can you provide guidance on the mini mixer you're using? Would like to find something portable and small and what you're using is the perfect size. Thanks much!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you.😍 It's actually the tip of the Milk Frother, here's the link geni.us/xaAE and I put it on my Cordless Rotary Tool, here's the link geni.us/W6TtzSy It works great. The rotary tool gives it much more power.

[@risedaniels6136]

@@PotteryCrafters Thanks for the reply! I did think it might be a frother but thought that might add unnecessary air to the slip. Appreciate you sharing the links! Love your videos!

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are right. You do have to be careful not to add air especially if you are mixing glazes. Running it through a strainer afterward does help.😊

[@zoharadanan2557]

Hi, is it best to use a clay with no grog for colored slip? Perhaps b mix? I’m having trouble finding a clay that works for me. Thank you in advance for your help.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Good question. It's best to use slip with the same clay that you are working with, so the shrinkage rate is the same. I found Amaco #38 stoneware to be good for colored slip. here is the link for you to check it out. geni.us/AmacoStoneware38White 😊 Here is an article on Slip with a video that may be helpful. potterycrafters.com/21-pottery-clay-slip-questions-answered/

[@arvolina]

Is this the same as underglaze?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Good question Barbi. No, but close. Slip is just clay and colorant like mason stains and underglaze is clay, colorant, and a little frit. For more detailed information you can check out this post. here is the link for you potterycrafters.com/is-colored-slip-the-same-as-underglaze/ 😊

[@talofek2976]

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[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you!!

[@mhsmhs3190]

Brand of and Where do you buy your stain?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Here is the link for Blue geni.us/r1TeUAI I'm not sure what color you want they have other colors also. A pound of stain is about 3 cups depending on how you pack it down in the cup.

[@debragraham2032]

Thank you! Could you have added the mason stain to the water, before you added the water to the clay slip?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Very good question Debra. 😊 Both ways will work. After I make a cup of slip then I know how much mason stain to add. I can then double or triple the recipe and the color will be the same. You can add mason stain to the water first and if the color is too light you can always add more mason stain.

[@gailsapone7247]

Is this safe for all come level firings?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Very good question. Yes it is. Just add the mason stain to your clay. The cone size doesn't matter as long as your clay is the same cone size as your slip. 😊

[@robertdumoulin4612]

Hi Marie can i use this slip if i dilute more for slip casting Thank you.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Good question. Yes, absolutely because it is only clay with mason stain unlike underglazes that contain frits 😊

[@elzy133]

Where did you get the mixing attachment for the rotary tool? The one you have linked doesn’t have that in the kit.

[@PotteryCrafters]

From this Milk Frother. Here is the link for you geni.us/xaAE 😊

[@elzy133]

⁠@@PotteryCraftersdoes it easily pop out of the frother to use as an attachment? I tried to use one from one I had but it was too skinny.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Oh Yes! I'm sorry I forgot to tell you I had to go the hardware store and get a smaller chuck so it would fit. I went to home depot. 😊

[@newhattan]

Very informative video! Would this method work if i add water based acrylic paint instead of mason stain?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you.😊 I have not heard of water-based acrylic paint mixed with clay. I know you would not be able to fire it in the kiln. The acrylic paint can't withstand the high temperatures.

[@leesaah8424]

Just recently found your videos and have been enjoying them. On the one making colored slip, is there a reason you couldn’t start with liquid slip just from throwing clay? I save slip out of my wheel pan after throwing and then I use an immersion blender to get it well blended and smooth. Is there a reason why I couldn’t use this and add the powdered mason stain to that and mix it in rather than drying the clay and making it into tiny a particles and then adding Mason stain? Could I measure the uncolored slip as you did and then just measure the mason stain into it?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you, Lee. Good question. Yes, there are different ways to do it. I found this way to work best for me. I like to get the clay nice and smooth first. If there are any clumps or debris, I like to rid of those before adding the color. Some potters add water to the mason stains first, then add it to the slip. If I don't use all the liquid mason stain in that batch, I have to store it in another container until I make more. 😊

[@meenusrivastava9921]

How could I make white slip

[@PotteryCrafters]

Good question. Here is a video on how to. Here is the link for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGXZopyMoph2h68 😊👍

[@carolynpollack1083]

Hi. I found this video really helpful as I've been wanting to try making some slip. A question for you. If I want white slip as well what stain would I use or would it just be ordinary slip?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Carolyn. Good question. Yes you can use white clay. This video may be helpful. Here is the link for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGXZopyMoph2h68 😊

[@gabriellame1815]

Thank you for sharing! What was the handy blender you used?

[@PotteryCrafters]

One of my subscribers (Ann) gave me the tip. She told me I could put the tip of my milk frother on a drill or rotary tool. It works great!

[@gabriellame1815]

Pottery Crafters wow)) thank you so much!

[@scoobydoozie65]

@@PotteryCrafters do you have a link to the milk frothier tip you used, pretty please? Having difficulty finding an appropriate one for my Dremel

[@PotteryCrafters]

This is the one I use here is the link for you geni.us/xaAE 😊

[@meenusubrahmanian5692]

Hi Marie. Whole using slip trailing method at what stage of the clay body should the slip be applied?leather hard or just a day after the clay body was made?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Meenu. You can use slip in the green ware stage that is the workable stage to the bone dry stage. The most popular is the leather hard stage. Here is a link to my article with a video on 21 slip questions that will be helpfull potterycrafters.com/21-pottery-clay-slip-questions-answered/

[@meenusubrahmanian5692]

@@PotteryCrafters Thanknyou Marie. After I apply the slip, I need to allow the clay body to dry for another week?

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are welcome, Meenu. You only have to make sure the whole clay body is bone dry before firing. If you apply it to bone-dry clay, it would not take that long to dry. But applying to the leather hard stage is the best. 😊

[@Odette_112]

I’ve learned so much from you, thank you! Question for you - do you mix dry mason stain or mason stain/water with wet clay? If so do you have a video tutorial you can link? Thank you so much!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you😊 I think this video mixing mason stain in wet clay will help.😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWG3mYallqiKrNk

[@Odette_112]

@@PotteryCrafters Perfect, I appreciate it! 💛

[@xythenjones4263]

Hi, there! How much water are you adding? Is it just covering the 10 oz of clay crumbles or is up to 12 oz? I can't quite see the measurements on the cup. Thanks!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Very good question. I add around a cup of water. If the slip is too thick, it's easier to add a little more water. If I added too much water, I will crumble up some more clay and add a little. It is hard to get the exact amount of water because the clay bits can be broken up a little smaller or larger, affecting the amount of water you need to get the right consistency that you want your Slip to be. 😊

[@dianelints861]

Is there a good reason not to weigh the dry clay and the mason stain, mix the powders together, then add the water? It would mean sieving only once.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's I good question Diane😊 There are different ways to do it. Yes you could add masons to the dry clay. I found this way to work best for me. I like to get the clay nice and smooth first. If there are any clumps or debris I like to rid of those before adding the color. Some potters add water to the mason stains first then add it to the slip. 😊

[@carolcapper20]

Hi there, I just followed your video to make colored slip with black mason stain. Easy. However, you say in your video that 2 T mason stain = 1 ounce. I weighed AND used a Tablespoon and when I put the first T in, it weighed 1 ounce already. Should I have gone with 2T or 1 oz? I went with the weight measurement but could always add another spoonful. I looked elsewhere and people say it depends on the color you're using. Thoughts?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes you are right. The amount does depend on the color you want to achieve. It's always good to measure out the clay and stain so you can create the same color shade if you want. Making black clay. That sounds cool! 😊

[@robertdumoulin4612]

I mean in a plaster mold

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes, That too 😀

[@samanthanicholson9015]

How do you use the colored slips?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Great question Samantha. You can use it for adding texture to your pottery. Here is a video of just a few ways you can use colored slip. Here's the link for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqPScohtedlor7M 😊

[@xm3364]

Do I need to coat a transparent glaze over the slip deco? Can I burnish the colour slip on lather hard ware and does it still need a transparent glaze to make it water proof? Thank you:-)

[@PotteryCrafters]

Very good question Karyn. Not sure what clay you are using. If you are using high fire clay and are firing to vitrify the clay then you can just burnish the colour slip on your lather hard ware. Otherwise, you will have to apply a clear glaze to make it waterproof. 😍

[@xm3364]

@@PotteryCrafters I use the studio provided clay called Universal clay which claimed to be able to fire both Earthen and Stone ware level depending on the glaze application. :-) thank you

[@PotteryCrafters]

Then I would glaze it. But if you like it just waterproofed on the inside you can still burnish it on the outside and just hand wash it. 😊 You remind me of me. When I started pottery I wanted to burnish everything instead of glazing it. I have a rose quartz stone that used to burnish. Loved the process. Most relaxing. 😍

[@xm3364]

@@PotteryCrafters Hi Marie. Indeed! I like the feel of the burnished ware! So smooth and beautiful! :-) I simply use spoon, pebbles and plastic bags to burnish. It works well too. The 3 big dishes are still waiting to cleaning up after glazing them yesterday-Need to check on the thickness of the glaze and those drips and crawling glaze which make the surface uneven. I guess it will affect the firing result? 2 of them have textured bottom which I glazed and left the base waxed-now I wonder should I leave it nude to reflect the texture...The 3rd dish has a burnished bottom-very smooth! So decided to leave it. Sorry for the long message, but I have so much to learn. Thank you very much. :-)

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are very welcome. Yes I would it leave nude to reflect the texture. It's so exciting to see how everything is going to turn out. 😍

[@iamTerrielee]

Thank You for presenting this info so clearly! Can slip be made from any clay, lo or high fire? Does it have to be a clay with little or no grog? Thanks in advance :)

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're welcome. Good questions. It's best to use the same clay you are working with, because some clays don't get along or fire at different temperatures. You don't want to apply low fire slip to high fire clay. If you want to have a batch ready and use with different types of clay it's best to use high clay. 😍 I think a smooth slip would be better. I have never made slip with grog.

[@mie_tatooer]

Hi very easy to follow,thank you☺️ How long you can keep the slip in the bag?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you. Very good question 😍 I still have slip that I made over a year ago and it is still good. I use freezer baggies and keep the air out. So I would say as long as you take the air out when you seal it back up again it can last over a year for sure.😊

[@mie_tatooer]

@@PotteryCrafters hi thank you so much for your reply🥰 ok, that's good to know I can keep them that long😁 can't wait to try this. Your channel is always amazing😚😇

[@PotteryCrafters]

I'm glad I can help you to create some cool pottery. Thanks for taking the time to comment 😍 Let's stay dirty!

[@heididerksen8227]

Hello I was wondering can I add mason stain to regular clay to make colour clay.Also if I make slip or colour clay can I use 2 colours to make a different shade.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Heidi. Those are good questions. Yes to both of them. I have a video on making colored clay. Here is the link for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWG3mYallqiKrNk 😊

[@heididerksen8227]

@@PotteryCrafters thanks

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are most welcome. Have fun creating some fun pottery.

[@SharleneJT]

Have you tried adding mica powders to slip?

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's a really good question. The mica colors are awesome. You have to be aware that not all mica colors work in kilns. Many can be used in the Kiln at lower temperatures like cone 017 and 018. 😊 If you come across any that you can high or mid-fire please let me know. Thank you 😍

[@SharleneJT]

@@PotteryCrafters Will do. I was thinking about adding them to a clear 06 glaze. Will try it and let you know.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you so much, Sharlene. I would appreciate that I love those mica colors 😍

[@anastasiasaroukou4144]

Μπορω να συμπληρωσω στην ολισηση πυροχρωμμα,η θα πρεπει να ειναι με στειν?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Θα πρέπει να είναι με λεκέ

[@54suzie]

What size of mesh for straining are you using?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Unfortunately, I do not know the size, but it is a fine-mesh strainer. It is a kitchen aid if that will help. I noticed with some strainers the mesh is too big. 😊

[@micheledickey4066]

Also where did you get the mixer you use on the dremel? I can’t find it in your lists.

[@PotteryCrafters]

I used the end of my Milk Frother Here is the link for you to check out. geni.us/xaAE 😊

[@jenl1541]

@@PotteryCrafters do you think just a normal frother thing would be good enough to mix???

[@PotteryCrafters]

Very good question Jen. Yes, I used a normal Frother also. It still worked but the Dremel tool made it a little more powerful. The important step is the strainer. 😊👍

[@jenl1541]

@@PotteryCrafters thanks for the response 😊

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're welcome Jen 😊

[@bobm2331]

Marie, do you apply these slip colors to greenware or bisque ware? If greenware does the pot retain most of the color ? Thanks

[@PotteryCrafters]

Great question Bob. 😊 Slip should be applied to Greenware so the clay and slip can shrink together. The slip will retain its color beautifully. For me, it has always turned out a bit darker and more vibrant.

[@bobm2331]

@@PotteryCrafters Thanks very much Marie.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad to help 😊

[@brandybautista5260]

Hopefully this isn't a stupid question... Checking on food safety for the mason stain... Planning on trying this idea on the greenware and then using food safe clear glaze for the final firing. Can anyone see any reason this would be undesirable?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Brandy. No, it is not a stupid Question. You just want to be sure. Yes, you are right. As long as you apply clear glaze, it will be food safe. Just make sure the glaze is food safe. Because there are so many rules to crafting pottery, here is a link to a post that will be helpful. potterycrafters.com/do-you-have-to-glaze-pottery/ 😊

[@davidrosen3970]

so much easier to but a used kitchen mixer from eBay for $10 and pour in water, the stain and dry clay. mine has lasted two years and makes perfectly smooth whipped! slip.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's great. There are different ways to do it. Thank you for sharing.

[@heididerksen8227]

Hello Marie Hope you're doing well and keeping healthy. I have a question with Mishima I've done the technique were you wax your piece carve it out underglazed on it and wipe back. My piece I'm doing is red clay and I used white underglaze,but the clay keep washing off with the extra under glaze. Can you help me or tell what I'm doing wrong.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Heidi. I'm doing well thank you. If I understand right you may not be allowing the underglaze and clay to dry enough before wiping it off. Hope that helps.

[@heididerksen8227]

@@PotteryCrafters that's what I kinda figured I did. I think it was the clay wasn't dry enough and I didn't wait. Yes that helped and I think it'll work out just fine.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Great Heidi. Always nice to hear from you. Most everything about crafting pottery takes time and patience. Let me know how it turns out. 😊

[@heididerksen8227]

@@PotteryCrafters will do

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thanks Heidi 😊

[@dhatchellsd]

What does the color slip look like after bisque firing? How can you mike it look shiny? Can you mix glazes into slip?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Great question Debbie. The slip comes out brighter. After you bisque fire it then you can apply clear glaze and glaze and fire again. It becomes nice and shiny and even more vibrant 😊

[@dhatchellsd]

@@PotteryCrafters thank you!

[@koushiikdutta1212]

Can u please tell me how to process ceramic clay.with writing opinion

[@PotteryCrafters]

Sorry I do not understand the qestion. Do you mean How to Process Clay From the Ground? If so I have not done that yet😊

[@saharabdallah4433]

I can replace the mason stain with acrylic paint?

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is a very good and important question. 😊 No, you can not use acrylic paint because the composition of the paint is different from the mason stains. The paint can not withstand the heat and will burn off the clay.

[@saharabdallah4433]

@@PotteryCrafters oh thank you 😊☺ waht about mica powder

[@PotteryCrafters]

Well, I'm glad you asked. 😊 That is another good question. Mica powder has such pretty colors. Mica powder is mainly used with air dry clay that is not fired in the kiln. Unfortunately, you can only fire mica powder to 1382°F or 750°C (cone 017).

[@saharabdallah4433]

@@PotteryCrafters oh okay thank you for your details answer 🥰🥰

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are welcome 😊 If you have any other questions feel free to ask.

[@himawari4016]

Is that 100% clay?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Green. Yes, it is only clay, water, and mason stain. There is no need to add a deflocculant. That is used more for slip casting. I think this article will help with other slip questions. potterycrafters.com/21-pottery-clay-slip-questions-answered/ 😊

[@friendlyreminderbyronni]

Can you show me how to make colored speckled slip or clay :)

[@PotteryCrafters]

That sounds really cool. I'll look into it and put it on my list. Thank you 😊

[@neuzeteribeiro]

Seria barbotina com courante?

[@PotteryCrafters]

É um corante semelhante a manchas de pedreiro que podem resistir à queima do forno. Você pode fazer um pequeno teste de queima com o corante que usar e certificar-se de que ele resiste à queima no forno. É melhor certificar-se de que pode ser misturado com argila para fazer cerâmica. Eu espero que isso ajude😊

[@neuzeteribeiro]

Pottery Crafters obrigada 🙏

[@PotteryCrafters]

Você é muito bem-vindo💖

[@TDaily-vl7kw]

I just got mason stains. Mazerine blue, Bermuda green, pansy purple, blackberry wine, prysad yellow and black. Any suggestions on the quantity needed for making colored slip? You needed 2 tbsp of blue but 1 of the green. Is there a rule of thumb for colors. IE darker stains need more (or less) then lighter colors. Also, what size of mesh was your strainer? Nothing fancy? Can I just get from the dollar or second hand store? Thanks!

[@PotteryCrafters]

WOW!!! That is great!😍 With the mason stains, You don't need to add as much stain to the darker colors and the lighter colors need more. The amount you add depends on how dark you want your colors. Keep in mind they do fire darker. That's why I measure it out so I know how many teaspoons or tablespoons created that color in 2 cups of clay. The strainer I use is a kitchen aid with a small mesh. You can use any strainer. The size of the mesh depends on how smooth you want your slip to be. The amount you make depends on how much and often you use your slip. I would make a batch of at least 2 cups and store them in a plastic freezer bag. it lasts the longest that way and stops the mold from growing. Enjoy your stains 😃

[@TDaily-vl7kw]

Pottery Crafters thank you for the quick response! I would probably make only 1 cup but I do love underglaze and slip better then glazing (but I love it all) and am just discovering underglaze so will use on every piece from now on. Currently in college part time visual arts this term starting next week and glaze technology, decals, lusters are all upcoming. Went back as an adult student 🤗 it’s been awesome. I like your channel!

[@PotteryCrafters]

That great! 😍 There is so much to learn. especially with glazes. Glad I was helpful in your glazing or should I say underglazing journey. I apply slip in the wet, leather hard, and bone dry stages with pretty good results.👍

[@pushpanandakumar245]

Why is it important to use dry clay only ?? I have a big box of slip ready … can’t I just add colour to it ????

[@PotteryCrafters]

Very good question. Yes. If you already have slip, just skip through the making of the slip part. Measure your slip and colorant and mix well 😊👍

[@pushpanandakumar245]

@@PotteryCrafters thank you so much

[@Bob-Is-A-PotterNow]

@@PotteryCrafters It might be useful to weigh-out a portion of the slip then dry to bone dry and weigh again. This will allow more easily adding of colorants by percentage of dry weight to make consistent colors.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes, Bob, you can do it that way also. But as long as you have the weight of the dry clay and water, you can still adjust the amount of colorant you want to use.

[@cyndigilstrapmcdonnough6173]

You made a point to talk about how important it is to measure, but if you ever mentioned how much water, I completely missed it.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is an excellent question. You will need to keep track of the amount you use because the amount of water will be determined by how thick you want your slip to be. Some potters like it a little thicker then others depending on the decorating technique. You will want 10oz. of slip to 1 or 2 tablespoons of stain depending on the shade of color you want to produce. 😊

[@micheledickey4066]

I ordered several colors of mason stains but now I found that some mason stains aren’t supposed to be used for making colored clay. Some of them can also only go to certain temperatures. I wish you had mentioned this.

[@PotteryCrafters]

So sorry to hear that. As far as I was taught Mason Stains are used with pottery clay unless they are giving you incorrect information. Here are a few examples - Here are a few links for you to check out. geni.us/6ztyAt geni.us/JqMMAp Hope this helps 😊

[@creativeliving3455]

So helpful, thank you!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Shelley 😊 Glad it was helpful!