Surface Decoration using Underglaze and Slip Transfers

[@patriciafurr4771]

You have a very soothing voice. I like that you got right to the task and no rambling as I have limited internet. Really enjoyed!

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Thank you for the encouragement Patricia, please share the channel with your friends and fellow potters. Jenna is our education director and is an excellent teacher!

[@kevinh5024]

Interesting process. I need to reflect on this technique. Has some real possibilities. I’ve never seen it before. Thanks for presenting!

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Thanks Kevin, I'm normally a dip glaze potter with not much surface decoration, I'm hoping to gain some skills with Jenna's help! Dennis

[@freddiemoretti8456]

Really good demo with pointers to make the applications work well. Working backwards should suit me well.

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Jenna is really talented at surface decoration!

[@rellatower8650]

Do you have to apply slip on top of design or can you go ahead and apply it to pot?? Thanks!!

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Hello! I have tried it both ways, with a layer of slip over top and without. The slip layer helps it adhere to the pot a little better. If you experimented with your clay consistency you might be successful in getting good adhesion from the newsprint stencil directly onto the piece. Thank you for the great question!

[@stutzbearcat8425]

So cool! Could this be done on a bisqued piece?

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Stutz, yes it can, although the results are better on greenware or leather hard pieces.

[@mavisdavisify]

Good info and it was easy to understand your instructions. The music in the background was very annoying.

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Thanks for the comment.

[@kathylaubon1004]

Loved you demos. Do you know why an underglaze transfer would still smudge after a bisque firing

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Kathy, I've forwarded this question to both Phil and Jenna. I will post their responses. What underglaze did you use?

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Kathy, Most underglazes (especially mattes or "velvets") don't actually melt or vitrify when fired; the powders just get bonded together a little so that they adhere to the clay and are not washed away during glazing. The fired underglazes are still relatively "soft"and can be rubbed away (may also depend upon the brand name and the specific formula). The higher the bisque temperature, the more resistant the underglazes would be after the firing. Phil

[@kathylaubon1004]

@@WashingtonStreetStudios Thank you for the info, very helpful

[@lindatortorice9356]

Great lesson Thank you.

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Thanks Linda, we are happy to have Jenna teaching surface decoration!

[@juliechamberlain7982]

Just super cool..love this

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Thanks Julie! More to come!

[@cgmissy9880]

Does the first stencil have to be a silkscreen stencil? If so why? I have trouble finding them. Thank you! Can't wait to try this

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Silkscreen stencils work best when there are fine details in the design, or if there are elements that are not connected. If you have a design there are businesses that will burn a screen for you. Here is a website for one of those companies: www.anthemprintingsf.com If you can create a stencil without using a screen, with a cricket or cameo cutting machine, they will work as well.

[@kalatitati8795]

Dollar tree has ALOT of them

[@colette7736]

Was the porcelain slip used because of the design effect? Can you use red/brown slip on red/brown clay? Is high temp firing ok?

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Colette, thank you for the question. You can use any slip, the use of porcelain slip was a design choice. Firing temperature is dependent on the slip you use.

[@joannpounders5567]

Nice instruction! Was wondering if you've had experience using the silkscreen powder that's available on the market for this process. I guess it's mixed with the underglaze to thicken it up. But could it possibly affect the intensity of the underglaze color? Thank you.

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Joann, I've sent this question off to Jenna, who is featured in this video. I will post her response.

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Joann, Hello! I have used the mixing medium for screen printing and have, so far, not experienced any negative reactions in the underglazes. No intensity changes when fired. Jenna

[@joannpounders5567]

That is good to know. I'll have to give it a shot, since I bought the silkscreen powder months ago! Thanks for your reply!

[@Atliermia]

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[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Thanks

[@mavisdavisify]

I appreciate you sharing your process. This is something I’ve been thinking about doing for a while. I’m an older lady with some hearing issues. The music in the background makes it very difficult to understand what you’re saying. It’s not a criticism of the content or presentation of the information. My guess is unnecessary background noise is an issue for many people.

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Annie M. Thank you for the feedback, we really appreciate it! I have had similar comments on the background music and may republish without the music. And don't worry, we like criticism too! Please share the channel with your friends and fellow potters to help us grow our community!

[@Dirtgirl.kellyb]

I don’t like the background music either. Would love videos without

[@denisesarazin6753]

Good video but the music is a significant deterrent 😢

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Sorry

[@svenlundergard1]

The music is really distracting. Otherwise a good demo!

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Thanks

[@mavisdavisify]

I have learned a lot from Washington Street videos and I appreciate them. The music in the background, however, makes it difficult to hear all the instruction. Please consider removing it.

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Sorry, I won't be adding music to any future videos.

[@tamijo1962]

OMG I hate the music! So distracting!

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Sorry