All About Stroke & Coat!

[@wonlinecrafts]

Great video, thanks... really enjoyed watching in. Great to see the difference on the balloons and the flowers, with the different number of coats.

[@bobm2331]

Can you spray SC if thinned a little? Seems like some of your pieces that were brushed still had stroke marks. Wonderfully detailed video.

[@susannaramirezgdg1960]

Thank you i purchased this product, im still waiting for my clay to get out of the kiln to see the results. Hugs from spain

[@susannaramirezgdg1960]

@Noah Immanuel same! it works great. Didn't turn out as i expected the first time but it was because i just used 1 coat. im new doing pottery. And also, i single fire my pieces so these work great

[@susyward581]

I work in stoneware and bought S&C in error thinking it was more of a decorating slip. I generally fire to 1220c with a 15 minute soak (cone 6) Elephant ears looks really good at cone 6 - not cone 06 -

[@CeeJayKay]

can Stroke and Coat SP-254 speckled Vanilla Dip be applied to bone dry greenware, low fire, Laguna gray clay before firing the first time?

[@francescawestermann2125]

Can you mix colors together and then apply ?

[@TheHouseboat1]

I just bought Cotton Tail to use on a dark clay body for a cone 5 glaze. I am hoping for a celadon look so it will break over the dark clay. Do you have any suggestions or hints for doing this? Oh, just thought I should mention this is on cone 05 bisque ware.

[@MaycoColors]

Stroke and Coat is a stiff opaque glaze, so it really won't break over texture. You may find our stoneware glaze White Opal to be better suited for what you're looking for, however it does show more of the clay body when applied to dark clay: www.maycocolors.com/product/sw-250-white-opal/

[@TheHouseboat1]

@@MaycoColors Well darn, I bought this on amazon because it was the only white I could find in stock, no one shipping or answering phones during covid. Now that I have it do you think i could buff off the highlights and use some clear glaze? Thank you so much for you lighting fast response.

[@MaycoColors]

We would suggest testing first to see if you can get the outcome you're looking for. You can always email our technical for a better and more experienced answer at [e-mail].

[@millystinebiser2756]

Hello! I'm new to pottery. With stroke and coat can you do only 1 firing at bone dry? Also, can you so the same with final clear glaze? Asking for Earthenware clay. Thank you!

[@MaycoColors]

Hello, thank you for the question and for specifying your clay body! You can do a single fire with SC, but we do recommend to leave about 1/3 of the piece unglazed for outgassing. We do not have a recommendation for a single fire clear glaze though.

[@millystinebiser2756]

@@MaycoColors thank you very much for your quick response. Have a great day! 🤗

[@nikahartgers3502]

Hi! I have a few questions. I used 4 different stroke and coat colours; café olé, vanilla dip, taupé and cotton tail. I did a gingham pattern with vanilla dip as a base, then I did a vertical line with taupé and a horizontal line with café olé (I applied 3 layers for the base and the lines as well). So now I have three questions: 1. I once fired up till 1240 C and café olé on its own turned out orangey, is that normal? 2. Café olé on top of vanilla dip went blurry and turned out green, can this be caused because the layer underneath wasn’t fully dry maybe? Or do you think there is another cause? 3. The lines went vague, I aplied 3 layers on top of vanilla dip, so you know how this can be prevented? 4. I want to do a gingham print again with green, pink and white (cotton tail) is it possible to get bright coloured lines when I apply 3 coats and fire to 1240 C? I hope you have the time to answer my questions, it would help me a lot! Kind regards, Nika

[@MaycoColors]

Hello, thanks so much for your inquiry. It sounds like your questions would be better suited for out technical team. Please contact out technical support: [e-mail]

[@jennifermorse9819]

If I use stroke and coat before bisque firing, can I then put another coat on over the bisque fired glaze and do the final firing? I know you can layer it before a firing, but can you layer it again over a glazed, fired piece?

[@paulapachon7970]

My question is does Mayco has a clear stroke and coat!??

[@emanuelapietrobelli4017]

Hi, thank you for all informations, im new to ceramics and starting at home in this corona time. 
So I can paint patterns and details with the Stroke & Coat, is exactly what im looking for. I have some questions about the process that can help me to finish my order online: 
 1. Stroke & Coat is a better option as the underglaze if I want a gloss finish because I can fire the piece just one time? 
2. If I want to apply a foundation and after the Stroke & Coat on top, can I also apply the foundation on bone dry or greenware an the Stroke & Coat on top? 3. What Im looking for is to find a process to fire my pieces just one time, because I have to drive to fire my pieces. My goal ist to have a foundation color, paint some details on top and have a gloss finish. What do you recommend? 4. Can I also apply it after bisque and then a transparent glossy glase on top of it? 5. Can I paint it after bisque, over a white gloss glaze as well? Thank you for your time, i'm looking forward to hear from you.

[@MaycoColors]

Hello! So it depends on what temperature you are firing to as to whether Stroke and Coat is your best option and what the answer to all of these questions will be. So what kind of clay are you using and temperature are you planning to fire to?

[@emanuelapietrobelli4017]

@@MaycoColors The place I will rent the kiln work with: 
 Biscuit firing at 900°C Glaze firing at 1050°C and 1260°C Im using a white clay, firing range 1000-1280°C.

[@emanuelapietrobelli4017]

Im planning to fire at 1050°C because I read that the color are more bright and the work still food safe.

[@MaycoColors]

@@emanuelapietrobelli4017 So you are planning to just do a single firing to 1050C? Stroke and Coat can be once fired and it will produce a gloss finish, but you will want to be sure to leave at least 1/3 of the piece unglazed to leave space for outgassing or it is likely you will experience pinholes. The answer is the same for the Foundation and Stroke and Coat question; be sure to leave space for outgassing. You are correct in selecting these products for this process, but if you want the whole thing glazed (which you will if you are planning to use these for food surfaces), we would recommend to just bisque fire your piece first and then glaze the entire piece with Foundations and Stroke and Coat for the bisque firing. Stroke and Coats are compatible with a clear glaze and to be applied over another glaze, but keep in mind the pigments in pinks and purples can react with a clear glaze so they might bleach out a bit. We hope this helps!

[@nelsonbriar7593]

i know im randomly asking but does someone know of a tool to log back into an instagram account? I was dumb forgot my account password. I love any assistance you can give me!

[@cynthiarichert6226]

can the orange peel be fixed by refiring the piece?

[@sarahlouise2835]

Hi! at 14:38 you mentioned a base coat applied - could you please tell me which one you were talking about? (probably a beginners question ^^)

[@MaycoColors]

These tiles have FN-1 White as a base coat. SC-16 Cotton would work as well!

[@sarahlouise5583]

@@MaycoColors thank you :) I am doing a single firing on my pieces at the moment and i am looking for a clear glaze i could use on my unpainted area of my greenware.. or even on my stroke and coat to give it a even more glossy effect. what would you recommend as a clear glaze that work with stroke and coat and single firing?

[@MaycoColors]

@@sarahlouise5583 First, we always recommend leaving space for outgassing when glazing greenware. Depending on what temperature you are firing to, you will want to use different clear glazes. SW001 Stoneware Clear for stoneware and S2101 Crystal Clear Brushing for earthenware. If you are firing stoneware temperatures, applying clear glaze over SC will distort the design as you can see at around 8min of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX7CiJ2Qa66XiNk

[@CeeJayKay]

I am putting S&C on the inside of a pot, I want it food safe. And I wondered if 1 coat of S&C and after it dries, 1 coat of clear is ok because I’m running out of the S&C color I’m using.

[@MaycoColors]

Stroke & Coat does not need clear to be food or dinnerware safe, but we suggest a solid 2-3 coats. However, you can apply clear over your Stroke & Coat if you desire.

[@abbyfalkner9235]

Can stroke and coat be diluted with clear glaze to achieve a translucent effect? Thank you

[@MaycoColors]

We suggest using water to thin.

[@ewaller1892]

Hi, I’m having trouble getting even opaque areas, like your balloon tile example. They keep coming out patchy. Do you have any tips? I can’t use the fan brush because It’s not neat enough to do the edges of the painted area. How would you have applied the glaze to the balloon example? What brush would you use? Thank you so much

[@MaycoColors]

We have several other brushes to choose from like the Pointed Round (www.maycocolors.com/product-category/tools/creative-tools/brushes/?_product_cats_expanded=glaze-brushes). You may not have enough product on or be brushing evenly on your piece.

[@FishyD31]

When you did the brush applied that looked like a flower petal and you said you recommend a clear glaze over, does this have to be a clear stroke and coat or a clear dip glaze? I’m very new to pottery and do it in a studio setting so I’m still learning what level they fire the pieces at

[@MaycoColors]

It can be either a dipping or a brush on clear. Just make sure the clear glaze is the right one for what temperature you are firing to. We don't typically suggest a clear glaze for mid-range to high fire when using stroke and coat as it can cause blurriness. If you are doing low-fire we have a few options for low-fire clear glazes on our website.

[@biancabrandao863]

Hi, so i don’ t have a crisp work with stroke and coat in cone fire 6? Thanks a lot

[@hlee2529]

Needs to not assume people know what outgassing is

[@janetmazor5131]

I AM TFIRYING TO GET A ROBIN'S EGG BLUE WHAT COLOR WOULD I MIX TOGETHER AND WHAT AMOUNTS I TRIED BLUE YONDER (LOW FIRE) BUT FIRED TO DARK

[@MaycoColors]

Are you looking for low-fire glazes?

[@1967tsw]

I have a question. I have a pumpkin platter that I started with Stroke n' Coats, but I've stored my piece. Is there a way to wipe the dust off, without taking the Stroke n' Coats off that is already on there?

[@MaycoColors]

Perhaps some compressed air or a dry cloth.

[@kirbysidlo6877]

Can it be layered then wiped down for an antique look?

[@MaycoColors]

Yes!

[@georginabrooks2404]

Hello, my question is after I have painted with stoke and coat in bisque can I apple a coat of clear glaze over it? My concern is that the glaze it will run of bleed what I have painted already? Thank you

[@MaycoColors]

What cone are you planning to fire to?

[@georginabrooks2404]

@@MaycoColors I am not sure, I just drop it off at the local ceramic shop. Sorry I wish I could be more helpful. My piece is already painted with stoke and coat in bisque and I am not painting the background. Can I apply Duncan clear glaze over my already painted stoke and coat ? Thank you

[@MaycoColors]

@@georginabrooks2404 if it is being fired to cone 6, the clear glaze will make the SC move, but if you are firing cone 06 the designs will remain stable.

[@pceluvaj]

Hi!! Curious when adding a light color on top of a dark color (like in the cotton tail on the tuxedo) how many coats need to be applied to make sure you can’t see the black underneith?

[@MaycoColors]

2-3 coats of the lighter color and be sure to allow the glaze to dry in between the coats!

[@abm0121]

Hi! Can I mix colors of this glaze to get my own custom color?

[@caitlinscorner6884]

Yes you can mix colors! 😊

[@radhasreedhar4381]

how does stoke and coat dark colors go on Black clay body. Hope they are still bright

[@MaycoColors]

They certainly are affected by the darker color underneath, but most do remain vibrant. Try some out on some test tiles to see! They don't generally react with clay bodies, but it is always possible.

[@kirbysidlo6877]

Can it be airbrushed?

[@xochitlperalta1490]

If i use it in greenwere on a cup. Then afther bisque fire can i glaze inside whith my own formula and do glaze fire? Does that afect the colors i did on greenwere?

[@MaycoColors]

What glaze fire temp are you firing to?

[@shelleyfrank6909]

Hi! I like to carve my pieces and then add slip trailing over an underglaze. Is that going to work with Stroke and Coat?

[@MaycoColors]

Hello! Stroke and Coat is an extremely versatile produce so our guess would be yes, but we aren't quite sure when in this process you are suggesting you use Stroke and Coat. Would you mind clarifying? Are you suggesting that you would apply SC over the slip/underglaze? Replacing the Slip with SC? Bisque firing and applying SC on top of everything?

[@shelleyfrank6909]

@@MaycoColors oh sure! Thank you for replying. I’d be applying it on greenware, then carving through it, and then applying the slip over it, then bisque firing. So sorry I wasn’t clear.

[@MaycoColors]

@@shelleyfrank6909 No worries! Okay, so you can certainly apply the Stroke and Coat to Greenware and carve through it, but since it is a gloss glaze, we would not be able to guarantee the performance when applying slip over it.

[@ingriddeguarda9022]

Sous-titres en français svp merci 🙏 on ne comprends rien de ce que vous raconter…

[@kristagarcia9312]

I glazed green ware with stroke and coat I didn’t glaze whole pots can I add atypical 6glaze and re fire

[@MaycoColors]

You can, but it will likely affect/distort the Stroke and Coat.

[@robertdumoulin4612]

Hi one question when i use stroke and coat can i apply clear glaze on it. Thank you.

[@MaycoColors]

Yes, Stroke and Coats are compatible with clear glaze.

[@kristagarcia9312]

Ok I am a bit confused I applied stroke and coat to bone dry I did not cover the whole clay body typically I would now fire and or bisque fire after that do I still need to fire to 6 or is it considered done after bisque fire I would like to cover rest of clay that is not glazed with a clear coat should I do this before and on top of stroke and coat before bisque fire Or should I skip bisque fire and fire bone dry to cone 6 ?

[@MaycoColors]

So the glaze will be mature after the bisque firing, but if the clay is a cone 6 body, it clay will need to be fired to cone 6 to be mature. You would apply the clear coat after the bisque firing, although keep in mind the clear coat could cause the SC to move if you are firing cone 6 instead of 06.

[@kristagarcia9312]

I haven a cone 06 clear coat Duncan envisions should I put that on top of speed ball ans and bisque them Main problem is I don’t know if I should fire again to 6 or lousy finish it at bisqued stage

[@MaycoColors]

@@kristagarcia9312 it sounds like all of the products you are using are for cone 06. If you fire them to cone 6, they will all perform differently than they would at cone 06. If your clay body is cone 6 (stoneware/midrange), it will be underfired at cone 06 (earthenware/low-fire) and less durable in an underfired state. It sounds like you should be using a cone 06 clay body for what you are trying to do and given the products that you are using. That being said, either way, you will want to wait to apply a clear coat until after you bisque the pieces and then do a glaze firing.

[@kristagarcia9312]

@@MaycoColors Thank you

[@casandrahanson3838]

is it still food safe if I do one firing with the bottom of my mug left unglazed to keep it from sticking to the kiln?

[@MaycoColors]

That depends on what temperature you are firing to. For low-fire we do not recommend leaving pieces unglazed and for mid-high fire, it should be fine as long as the clay is fired to full maturity and is vitrified.

[@casandrahanson3838]

@@MaycoColors it would be fired on cone 6! It should be food safe still?

[@MaycoColors]

@@casandrahanson3838 if that is the full mature temp of the clay, it should be. You may want to check with the clay manufacturer, but you primarily want to avoid water being absorbed into the body.

[@debatron3263]

Can I add transparent gloss under the stroke and coat?

[@MaycoColors]

If you are firing to cone 06, yes this should not be a problem. If you are firing to midrange or higher the clear glaze under or over will cause the stroke and coat to move or blur.

[@lindalee945]

Can do used on high fire??. My teacher just told me yes...

[@MaycoColors]

You can but high firing stroke and coat can cause the color to change slightly. We always suggest testing before using on your work!

[@robertdumoulin4612]

Can i apply on pieces bone dry before first fire.

[@MaycoColors]

Yes, but be sure to leave unglazed space for outgassing.

[@karenjones6055]

Hi can I use this on porcelain

[@MaycoColors]

yes!

[@kirbysidlo6877]

What is a good clear glaze ?

[@MaycoColors]

Please email [e-mail] with both of your questions and they will be able to provide the best answer!