Underglaze Painting 101 - Painting Pottery!

[@thethoughtemporium]

I don't know how I got here, but this is delightful!

[@michellegallagher9079]

This is an excellent video! Thank you for sharing your technique.

[@kathleenfreeman1696]

Your butterflies are so detailed and delicate that they look almost real.

[@Spinquilter]

OMG - you are amazing with the colors and design -- You break it down so we can understand the process. So appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

You are welcome...thanks for watching!

[@easterazali9237]

Wow ! Those monarch butterflies are gorgeous and so realistic ! 🤩😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@LaJuana558]

Incredible Ann!! Your butterflies are incredible! Even seeing them done they are still amazing! 👏👏

[@annruel1982]

Hi LaJuana! YOu are so sweet. Thanks for watching and thank you for the kind words. TAke care!

[@connieebinger6343]

Beautiful detail in the butterflies your work is amazing!

[@Lyddiebits]

I love it Ann!!! I'm doing a sunflower personalized crochet for my sister in law, I'm doing a big sunflower in underglaze, above her name. Thanks for the good tips!!!

[@wendygood1293]

So inspiring and beautiful! The more I watch your videos, the more I am starting to think I might be able to learn some of this.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

You can definitely do it! Once you get the basics down as in this video you can apply the concepts to any painting process. Give it a shot!

[@bmsohal1]

You are awesome and blessed my dear Ann. A lot of love and best wishes from Canada.

[@mandyowen4892]

Oh these are just beautiful. They look fantastic when the are finished. Your a true artist.

[@hrrf2184]

I LOVE THE MUSIC 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 YOUR WORK IS MAGNIFICENT.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks!

[@graykicklighterjonathan-gr7275]

Thanks Ann as usual for your great videos. I definitely will take time this summer to do your full length tutorials...finally!

[@annruel1982]

Thanks Gray! You are so sweet. Go for it!

[@JudyHensley-xn5gu]

BEAUTIFUL!!! And Thank you for the tip on your cork needle tool!!! 😄

[@lynmolner9354]

Thanks Ann, I am using your video for my students at New Phoenix Pottery.

[@annruel1982]

Oh my gosh! That is great Lyn! I am honored. Have fun with. it!

[@florencewiley523]

Your work is so beautiful and so inspiring... Thank you for sharing your skills. Now all I need to do is practice!!

[@annruel1982]

Thanks Florence! Practice is all it takes....if you want more projects check out the more in depth videos and let me know if you have any questions...vimeo.com/showcase/6725318

[@brianchard8039]

I love your tutorials, I found when I went back in to the shaving cream it didn’t take was it because the pot was too wet, I just love this technique thank you

[@denavess732]

Awesome job on butterfly’s! Thanks for sharing..

[@luissosamanubes4635]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@austinwells759]

😊Thanks so much, sweetheart, for sharing your talents.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

You are so welcome - thanks for watching Austin!

[@lesselavie7675]

Beautiful work!!!!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks Les!

[@chipkyle5428]

good music and camera work. of course, your cleverness goes w/o saying!

[@liianabanana6320]

Awesome tips

[@totemwisdom4870]

Omg! This is so beautiful!! 🥰Thanks so much for your videos, I have learnt so much from them! 😊✌💜🤗

[@LittleStreetPottery]

So happy to hear you enjoy! Thanks for your support!

[@tricialee5]

Excellent beginning for 'watercolor' technique with underglazes. Thank you for your generous instructions. I am looking for your video to make the cork/needle scratching tool. Thank you.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Glad you enjoyed it...thanks for watching!

[@maurad5378]

Just what I needed! Thanks!

[@lisascenic]

Thanks so much for your fascinating videos! Even though I work in totally different materials than you do, I found spending time with you and your thought process really inspirational. The amazon link to the brushes you use isn't working for me. I tried linking from several of your videos, with the same unsuccessful results. Can you share they brand name, please?

[@luciegilchrist240]

So excited to try this!

[@RamoArt]

I am absolutely fascinated by your work. I've never seen anything like it. Up until I saw this video I honestly didn't even think it was possible to do paintings that are this detailed on ceramics! I'm feeling endlessly inspired and I found a pottery studio near me that offers kits to paint ceramics at home which they'll then fire for you. Obviously my first pieces won't be as breathtaking as your work, but it's inexpensive and looks like I'd enjoy it a lot! Should I get white or are highlights exclusively achieved by scratching off the "paint" and watering down the colors? I paint in transparent watercolors and opaque mediums like oils, so I'd be fine with either technique . But which one would you recommend for someone who has never painted ceramics?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

So glad you are inspired to create! The white I get is achieved by either scraping away or leaving the space unpainted. I use porcelain so it’s going to show white when fired. I paint using underglazes and a watercolor technique on bisque clay. Good luck!

[@RamoArt]

@@LittleStreetPottery Thank your for the initial inspiration and the help. I painted a portrait of my late cat on a mug and it turned out beautiful (despite obviously not being perfect).

[@jdmosaics]

@@LittleStreetPotteryhi love your video and those butterflies are beautiful. Do you always paint on bisque or can I paint the underglazes on leather hard to bone dry, and then bisque before glazing?

[@jeannettehoward7990]

Just lovely

[@fcoronin1]

You are so talented, I love your joyous creations and your videos. Thank you for being so inspiring!!

[@superdooper1830]

What if I'm using a darker clay that I want to glaze all over a different colour? But I still want an underglaze design on there, what's the best way to go about this? Always enjoy your videos thank you :)

[@richardzavalaeatsass69noho40]

Very informative. So will the pencil burn off during the firing?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Yep!

[@fntkm97]

thank you so much for your sharing ❤

[@elenalevitskaya2765]

Hello, Thanks a lot for great learning experience. In this video: Are you painting on greenware or bisque? It was not specified. You just stated that " the piece is completely dry". Thank you!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Greenware only = easy to fix mistakes!

[@chloespetservices]

Can I use acrylic paint under the glaze after biscuit firing please?

[@hannavandale7046]

Would love to know that too

[@anniecannistra3870]

So, so good!! Thank you for sharing

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks for watching Annie!

[@onehotpepper]

It looks like the black dash lines create a pillow or relief effect with the clear glaze. Like incidental texture. Is that a reaction with the underglaze and clear glaze? I never work with underglaze and don't know, but was looking into using it and saw that was interesting.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Yes, it kinds of acts as an incidental texture at times to create borders etc. Check out our 8 ways to use underglaze video too!

[@iyakemelmakher5713]

Fantastic !!!

[@dianeuranowski3694]

I am a potter and very involved in raising Monarch Butterflies as well, providing a pollinator garden and habitat for them and other pollinators. I was absolutely blown away by how simple you make it seem to do the Monarachs! Your step by step instruction was just amazing. Next Spring, when I get my gas kiln set to go, I will be trying to do this project; I can't Thank you enough! In fact, I have bone dry pieces ready NOW, and I think I'll order Underglazes and give it a try! I wonder, Have you fired these to cone 6 for the glaze firing? I ask, because the clay I have is high fire stoneware for cone 6 to 10. So I guess i could bisque to cone 04 and try glaze firing to cone 6? I'm new at firing too (only one bisque and 1 glaze firing 12 years ago, winging it all the way!). Anyway, thanks for the instruction - it was wonderful!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Hi Diane, the label on the underglazes advertises that they are for low firing but people have fired many of them to mid range and even higher with success. I would recommend testing before committing them to your clay. I fire to cone 5 and a little hotter with success. Good luck. I’m glad you are returning to clay

[@dianeuranowski3694]

@@LittleStreetPottery Thank you so much!

[@wendydee3007]

Lovely video, informative and relaxing, love the music too :o) I have a question: it is possible to keep the paints in the little palette, dried out, until you need to use them again, then add a little water?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Yes, I do it all the time!

[@galekrcmarik2043]

Thank You !

[@zattoart]

Is that a standard underglaze or a mid fire range of underglaze. ? Is the pre firing the underglaze the reason your reds yellows and oranges stay so bright? I loose some colors completely and others fade! I’m using stroke and coat. Thank you for mentioning the pre-firing to 04!

[@hellokewpie78]

Lovely video! Do you dip the glaze after the bisque firing or brush on? Thank you! ❤

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Brush for me - always..

[@maximumbees]

does pencil burn away in the kiln? with watercolor it sort of traps the linework under the paint so it shows through unless i erase it until it's barely visible 🧍

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Yep - all pencil marks burn away

[@maximumbees]

@@LittleStreetPottery thanks!

[@PetersMira]

how you glaze at the end?

[@bettydouglas-hedges2254]

I can’t find the templates! Where are they? Thanks

[@lindabaehr1236]

Hi! You do wonderful work!!!! Can you tell me what ultra fine line brush that you used for the black line?

[@annruel9142]

Hi Linda. Sure. I use fingernail detailer brushes. The bristles dont break as easily as fine art bristles, they dont shed as easily and the really fine brushes keep their points much better. My favorite brand is Wistonia. Have fun in the studio!

[@lindabaehr1236]

@@annruel9142 thank you!

[@annruel9142]

@@lindabaehr1236 My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@itadakiharu6272]

Hi Anne,are you painting on bisque fired pottery?Thanks!❤

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Greenware only for me!

[@itadakiharu6272]

@LittleStreetPottery Thanks Ann!

[@amyjanejohnson8186]

are you painting on greenware?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Yes, 99% of the time.

[@mkamb2159]

Hi Ann, thank you so much for your incredibly helpful videos. I just wanted to ask, since we are always told to put on 3 layers of paint, how do you get such vibrant illustrations without the 3 layers? I am using TS white ceramic clay. thank you and much love from Dubai.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

I think you may be referring to glazing. You typically would put on 3 layers of glaze. I paint with underglaze, then bisque, then glaze, then fire.

[@mkamb2159]

@@LittleStreetPottery thank you for the advice!

[@glogyorfi5709]

Hi I’m a new potter if I underglaze then bisque fire can I dip glaze colour over a piece? Will it show through ?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Yes to the first part. The second part depends on the colors used. If you are dipping it into clear (like Amaco C11) it will most likely show through. Glazy.org is a good resource for all things glazing. Thanks!

[@jeannettehoward7990]

Are these amaco velvets?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Yep!

[@soverignbeing8]

Did you add a clear glaze over the whole pot once finished and I guess I'm thinking that the underglaze did not run.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

no clear glaze on these - I use my white liner glaze AROUND the painted objects

[@pariashadpoor2879]

could you tell me the name of song?

[@sc-xp5gd]

A question, can any acrylic paint be used to paint on unbaked ceramic/clay or is it a specific acrylic paint or underglaze that should be used? Thank you!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Acrylics will most likely fire out - best to stay with pottery underglazes. Thanks.

[@shaelakent6957]

Beautiful tutorial and design! May I ask which underglazes you use? mine dry a lot more chalky where as your underglaze seems more paint like and smooth! Many thanks, S

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks for the heads up - I listed them in the description. Thanks!

[@maryjohnson80]

Is this done on raw clay or has the pot been bisqued?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Painting on bisque fired porcelain. Thanks!

[@xythenjones4263]

Hi Ann! Thanks again for such a great video. I ended up signing up for your bird seminar. I love your work! I do have one question- if I wanted a black background for my butterflies, would I paint the black background on greenware, bisque fire, and then paint. Or should I try to paint around the central objects with black? Thanks so much!

[@jimruel2121]

Hi Xythen…thanks for checking out one of Ann’s workshops. Ann and I discussed your question and think it’s best if you paint everything on greenware meaning you would want to paint around your central subjects as you mentioned. After that, bisque fire and glaze! Thanks! Jim and Ann

[@xythenjones4263]

@@jimruel2121 Thank you so much for your reply! I will try that!

[@cherriedickie7144]

After putting the underglaze it is bisque fire and then what glaze do you use to maintain the decoration that you did before firing it again.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Secret...glaze AROUND your painting. That maintains the color. I use a white glaze that I concocted myself but any good liner glaze should work.

[@situationroom3090]

I really love love your work. You are amazing❣️ You have inspired me to greatly now I want to do it. Thank You. But I have one question, what kind of kiln can I use? I thank you in advance for all your help.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

For the work I do and the porcelain I use, I need a kiln that can fire up to cone 5. However, there are lots of clay options (including air dry) for those looking to make pottery. I would talk to a local teacher to get advice on the type of oven and clay to use.

[@situationroom3090]

@@LittleStreetPottery Thank You for the quick reply!!!!!

[@mahindapathmasiri4204]

Nice

[@FritziGoldberg]

So -- is that a white glaze/underglaze around the butterflies?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

yep - my White glaze - link for recipe in description.

[@Michelle-rd9oe]

Hi, Are you firing at cone 6? Are these velvet underglazes. Beautiful work!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Cone 5 - yes.

[@denavess732]

What brand underglaze do you use? Does it make difference

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Hi Dena...I use Amaco underglazes. I don’t think it makes a great deal of difference regarding the brand. I’ve experimented with several and just found these work well for me and my style of painting on porcelain.

[@AnneBlife]

I love this! So I see you do this on greenware. When you glaze, do you use a clear or white? I'm worried that the glaze would cover up the beautiful colors!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

I use a white liner glaze (recipe in descriptions AROUND my painting. Thanks.

[@lindakahega9553]

No links pipped up. Is there a website to order videos

[@LittleStreetPottery]

This should work... vimeo.com/showcase/6725318

[@janetfayard672]

💚 Wow!

[@plushifullife2789]

Really neat work 💕👌 what cone do you fire those ?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

5

[@cynthiatrombley6378]

My underglazes from S&S Potteryare as thin as water. Yours look as thick as pudding. Whose underglaze are you using in painting the mug with the butterfly?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Amaco underglazes...Bright Red, Baby Blue, Velour Black, Electric Blue, and Flame Orange. Good luck Cynthia!

[@kalatitati8795]

What cone 4 and 5 means? It will be since to see the glaze applied, how many coats.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Kala, Here's a good link that explains what "cone" means: thepotterywheel.com/what-are-cones-in-pottery/ I typically apply 2-3 coats of glaze - and I glaze AROUND my illustrations, not over them. Thanks for watching!

[@brianchard8039]

Do you only do one coat of underglaze

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Yes. Thanks!

[@arock7462]

Are you painting on bisqued pottery? Or dried unfired pieces?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

I paint on greenware...then bisque...then glaze...then fire. Thanks!

[@lorriedmussett4692]

Where are these sold ?? She's got to be selling these...I need to know!

[@ig5651]

What kind of paint do you use for an underglaze?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Check out my Underglaze Painting 101 Video to see the paints I use. Thanks!

[@maloryjones9836]

Don’t you have to do 3 layered or so of underglaze? Did you go back over it 2 more times?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

We showed all the layers I applied in the video. Sometimes once is enough...most times I’m adding a few coats to build up the color...

[@seahorseceramics]

Can you tell me about your fine brushes...size, brand? Thanks, Jessica

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Check out the link in the description...the fingernail brushes are affordable and durable for this kind of painting. Thanks for watching!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Also, if you check out the Mishima My Way video you will see the link in the description for the fingernail detailer brush. Thanks!

[@caroleaton1]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this educational tutorial. I always learn something new from you. 😊💜😊

[@annruel1982]

@@caroleaton1 Thanks so much Carole. Im glad it was helpful!

[@philcarr7807]

What type of paint works best

[@philcarr7807]

Or what brand I should say

[@LittleStreetPottery]

On porcelain I find the Amaco Underglaze Series works best (Velour Black, Electric Blue, Baby Blue etc). Thanks for watching.

[@cherriedickie7144]

I'm a new student, i hope you understand that I have a lot of questions.

[@gerdanoel2489]

zo knap

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Dank je