Underglaze Transfer Techniques for Pottery - Easy Trace and Transfer

[@tarasayre1822]

I so appreciate your teaching - topics, style, and energy. Thank you!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're welcome Tara. Thank you so much for donating to the channel. 😍

[@CindyDyer-s8x]

I love this technique! Thanks for doing this video.

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome!

[@cleverclog-watchwonderwake1719]

That was amazing, Marie! I was told I couldn't get my smaller drawings onto little plates that I made and I was feeling so sad....until....I came across this!!!! Your videos are fabulous and your manner of teaching is so soothing, encouraging and informative. Thank you, thank you! Your fan from India!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

India! That is most wonderful. Hi from Las Vegas. Thank you and you are so welcome! I'm glad I can help you to create some cool pottery pieces.

[@muddyotterspottery569]

That was so neat! I never knew you could do image transfer with tracing paper and pencil! I can hardly wait to try it. Thanks a bunch for posting this!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Cool ! It is fun to do. Thanks 😍

[@robertdumoulin4612]

Hi again Marie how many coats of undergleze do you apply on your butterfly. Thank you again.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Robert. I only did 1 coat. This would depend on the thickness of your underglaze. If it looks too thin you can always apply another coat. 👍

[@bettywest8191]

Wow this makes it so much easier and your detailed instructions are so appreciated. I love seeing the finished piece at the end. Thank you so much I will share this with my students and encourage them to watch your videos. Aloha

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome! Glad to help. Thank you Betty.

[@zj1603]

Beautiful!! I want to highlight Japanese animation characters and draw them on a mug but really i don’t know how im afraid to fail on the drawing and having some 3d details on it 😖 can you make a video in future for a character like that? Such as demon slayer characters will be soo appreciated and many will be happy including me☺️

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is a great suggestion. I will look into it and let you know.

[@Cnthpollard]

Excellent teaching instructions. Thanks for all the videos.

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@kaylabourdon6793]

This video is exactly what I needed to see. I finally can create all of my ideas !

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is great to hear Kayla. 😍

[@kirbysidlo6877]

Great ideas! I just started in Pottery as a retirement project. I really enjoy your informative clips. thank you very much.

[@annettenaru6989]

I tried this technique today and the design went on the dish just like it showed. My problem was when I put on the underglaze and tried to wipe it off. The clay wiped out some of the design and smeared it. I see now that I needed to add and remove the underglaze in stages. I covered the whole design before wiping it off. This technique is a game changer….I can’t draw. Thank you

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes, the underglaze can get tricking sometimes. Depending on your design. Did you try Underglazing when the clay is drier? You can also try Underglazing after you bisque fire. I have done it both ways. So glad this is helpful. 😍

[@annettenaru6989]

@@PotteryCrafters thank you

[@ourlittlebarnyard5379]

Thanks so much for this video! I'll definitely use this technique.

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are most welcome. That's great to hear

[@saundragrenard3789]

This is so much better than buying the transfers❤️thank you

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're welcome 😍 Let's get creative 👍

[@65kaki]

Thank you so much! I love it! 😍👍

[@PotteryCrafters]

I'm glad you like it😊

[@KatAtkinson]

Wow thank you for sharing this. Will definitely try it!

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's wonderful Kat. Glad I could help add another dimension to your pottery skills😍

[@KatAtkinson]

@@PotteryCrafters I am not a fine artist lol. I ment to pick up transfer paper while I was out today but forgot. Also congratulations on your jump in subscribers!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you so much Kat. And thank you for your support 😍

[@mauriceroberts9471]

Amazingly clear. Thanks

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are most welcome!

[@dianemoore5985]

This is a lovely idea! I'm going to try it soon. Also, I'm going to look and see if you have a video on embellishments slipped and scored onto mugs. Thank you for your great work.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Diane. You may be interested in this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6Ccc6Wve5xkrtE 😊

[@knightclan4]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience

[@PotteryCrafters]

My pleasure! You're welcome Rick 😊

[@Spinquilter]

Could Newsprint be used instead of Tracing Paper? Thank you

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is a good question. I have never used Newsprint. I think is worth trying a sample area and see how it turns out. If you do, feel free to share the results. Thank you. 😊

[@GypsyTheGoatOnTube]

This is awesome, thankyou very much

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're very welcome Cynthia 😊

[@praptisaha8157]

Thank you so much for teaching so honestly.It is a real help.Thankx once again.🌷🌹🌹

[@PotteryCrafters]

My pleasure 😊 So glad to help you come up some cool decorating ideas.

[@evangeliemourouti]

It was a very helpful video! Thank you very much!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad it was helpful! You are most welcome Evangelie 😊

[@evangeliemourouti]

@@PotteryCrafters 🙏🌺🌸🌺🌸

[@homecafe7782]

Pls show us how to glaz and fire

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you, very good request. This may help right now. I show the glazing processes over underglaze in this video here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ3caZ56eb1ljdk Also this loading the kiln video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqS9fmmYitJ-hcU And Programing kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZCmlnqabLqHn9E. Until then I hope this helps.😊

[@jackiegrant410]

Excellent, what fun!! Thank you. I’m 61 and learning to pot, but I’m very interested in the glazing process. This helps a lot.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's great Jackie 😊 Welcome to the wonderful world of Pottery Crafting 😍 Glad I can help you on your learning journey. Here is a link you all my videos. kzbin.infovideos You can select anyone that may help you.

[@jackiegrant410]

@@PotteryCrafters excellent, thanks so much. Enjoy your evening. ❤️🙏

[@Positive8738]

Nice vidéo and easy work..thinks

[@PotteryCrafters]

So nice of you. Thank you 😊

[@kylepark735]

Thanks!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you for your support Kyle 😊

[@kupcads6470]

I liked that. I was improvising the drawing process by hand. Sometimes there were mistakes. It will be very easy now. Thank you .

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're very welcome Kiran!😍 So glad it was helpful. 💖

[@kirpnat9076]

Muchísisisisimas gracias 😭😭😭😭

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are most welcome 😊

[@dianemoore5985]

Thank you! I'm excited to try this.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Wonderful! 😍 It is fun to do.

[@colettevarize4230]

I was doing mine all wrong. Thank you so much! Can’t wait to try it!,,

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome Colette. I really like that technique. If you have time let me know how it goes.

[@colettevarize4230]

Marie. I tried this way and it didn’t work. Please tell me what I’m doing wrong. I did exactly what you suggested. Hmmm. I must be doing something wrong. 😊

[@colettevarize4230]

Maybe I’m using the wrong pencil.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Colette. Are you using a #2 pencil? Sometimes I have put the transfer paper on the wrong side and the pencil mark was not on the clay.

[@colettevarize4230]

@@PotteryCrafters actually the pencil was not #2. Silly me. I’ll try again. Keep you posted! 😅

[@vulcanswork]

Thank you. I am the ultimate beginner, I followed your instructions step by step and IT WORKS perfectly. At first, I made an attempt on bone dry clay and that just does not work. Love this technique. Thank you again.

[@PotteryCrafters]

So glad it worked. It is a fun technique. If you would like to see more glazing techniques I have a playlist you can check out. Here's the link kzbin.info/aero/PLN-I0Hl1lbywms5nCbSUiS5ZWtDqf8SQI 😍

[@icbb2000]

Man it’s amazing how many things you can do with pottery. I am so excited in trying this out in the future.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's wonderful Sofia💖I know it's endless and so much fun. Leave a lot of room for you to be creative.

[@mayrapuche3828]

La taza esta en estado biscocho o en cuero

[@PotteryCrafters]

It is leather hard so I can carve into it.😊

[@elzy133]

I love this!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Wonderful! Thank you 😊

[@marilynczech7692]

Can you also fire to cone 6 instead of 5? Thanks for this video.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Marilyn. Good question. Yes, you can. I fire to cone 5 and put on a 20-minute hold. This is equal to cone 6 except it allows the glaze to a bit more. At least, that is what the tech at Skutt told me. 😊

[@OddballBre]

This is great! Does this method work on paper mache ceramics?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Breana. I know you can on paper clay but I'm not sure you with paper mache ceramics. You could do a little test sample. 😊

[@janethundley3519]

What is the dot tool you used to draw over your traced art work?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Good question Janet. I dot tool has a wooden or plastic handle with a small stainless steel ball end. Here is a link for you to check out geni.us/jSmEsJ 😊

[@vickivanriel3082]

I love this. I'm going to do this!!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's great! 😍 Glad I could give you a another underglaze techniques 👍

[@SoleildePerez]

Hi, I have a question. Can the underglazes be mixed together to create more colours? Thank you!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes, absolutely. I found it best to mix the same brand. 😊

[@julseab7813]

Can I put underglaze on the mug first and transfer overtop to carve?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Very good question. You could but you would have to be careful because the underglaze could smudge when you apply the transfer over it because the transfer paper is wet. I think it is worth testing it out on a small piece of clay first.

[@karenwick2461]

When you apply the underglaze, do you use more that 1 coat? (butterfly mug) TIA

[@PotteryCrafters]

It depends on what effect you want to create. I only apply 1 coat most of the time, sometimes 2, rarely 3. Butterfly mug only 1. Hope this helps 😊

[@marymacdonald3506]

Hi can you put a background glaze color on before adding the transfer?

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is a good question Mary. I have not tried it that way yet. You can try it on a test tile and see if works.

[@paulinesimpson1105]

Hi Marie. I tried this technique. I soaked the tracing paper for 1 minute and it dissolved.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Oh My! That is the type of tracing paper you are using. some are thicker than others. Just dip the paper in the water. 😊

[@mavisdavisify]

I’m a little confused about the copied drawing. Did you use just a regular pencil or is it an underglaze pencil that transferred the design onto the tracing paper? I did not know graphite pencil would transfer like that so I’m a bit confused.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Annie. Yes, I just used a #2 pencil. It works great for me. Just make sure you soak the transfer paper and press well when you are smoothing with your soft rib. 😊

[@colleenfitz6214]

Love your videos, learn so much. Am new to pottery and taking classes/studio time. I just have a question. I have a piece that has been fired once/bisque now. Can I do a transfer on a bisque piece? Hope this is not a stupid question.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Colleen. Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery. That is a good question. You can Not do this type of trace and transfer because the clay turned into a ceramic material after being bisqued and you can't etch into the pottery, but you can do an underglaze transfer. This video is done on bisque ware. Here is the link for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6Ccc6Wve5xkrtE

[@opheliaantekeier8104]

Once you transfer do you fire first then use the dot tool after it has been fired? I just want to make sure I understand.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is a very good question. No, you transfer and then use the dot tool while the clay is still leather hard 😊

[@bodiddley2998]

Can you do this onto bisque ?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes I have transferred on to bisqueware. Make sure the transfer paper is wet and give the pencil marks time to transfer onto the bisqueware

[@jenniferbough6989]

My hardest part is design. I'm not really artistic. I can throw still beginner, but design. Any tips with how you get ideas? 💚

[@PotteryCrafters]

Here is a link to my videos where I have different easy ways you can design your pottery. Like the split cups, bubble glazing, and splatter effect. 💖 www.youtube.com/@PotteryCrafters/videos

[@meenusubrahmanian5692]

Hi Marie .. I found a low fire amaco glaze with the note as Safe for spray application. So can I not paint them ? Or dip in

[@PotteryCrafters]

Good question. Yes, you can dip or paint it on. The label is indicating that you can also spray it on. Some glazes can not be sprayed on because the particle size of some minerals in the glaze are too large for the sprayer. 😊

[@maryjeanallen6189]

Marie, thanks again for another fantastic video! Looking forward to trying this out! So grateful for your teaching!

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome!💖 That's what I love about pottery you can create without having drawing skills 😍

[@vinsensiusguwanda8509]

Thank You Marie

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're welcome. There are so many fun ways to decorate 😀

[@olihoxhaj2021]

Hi, thank you so much, i have a question.Can i put underglaze without carving it?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Good question. Yes you can! 😊

[@opheliaantekeier8104]

DO YOU FIRE FIRST PRIOR TO ADDING THE UNDERGLAZE?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Good question. You can apply the underglaze before or after you fire the piece. I do it both ways sometimes I will apply underglaze on greenware or after it is bisqued. If you apply it before you bisque make sure it does not touch any other greenware in the kiln because the underglaze will transfer onto anything else it touches. 😊

[@needaali4828]

One coat of underglaze is enough ...does the colours get bright after firing

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes, I mainly apply 1 one coat sometimes 2 if the coverage looks too thin because the thickness of the underglaze can very. The underglaze will look much brighter after you fire it!

[@patriciakoenig3966]

That's a big OMG can't wait to try and Again thanks for sharing

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad to help. 😊

[@arabianwings8064]

Thank you for this video. I cannot draw, at all, but I will try this. You make it sound easy and achievable.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thanks, Gabriele 😊 That's great! You can do it. Start with a simple picture 😊

[@cindykerkes1501]

Great idea can you do this on Pottery that's already been fired for the first time

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you, Cindy. Good question. For this technique, you have carve into the clay, so it would have to be done in the leather hard stage. 😊

[@hilalgunes1646]

Marie, Is this mug biscuits form?

[@PotteryCrafters]

When I underglaze it is.😊

[@LdF76]

Awesome!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you!

[@dragonboatphoenix6375]

Hi Marie, great videos, thank you for sharing! My question is, is there any risk of cracking a pot if I were to apply the underglaze at the bone dry stage?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you! Very good question. I have underglazed on bone dry clay many times throughout the years. There is only a risk of the pot cracking if you do NOT handle it very carefully. Don't hold it with a lot of pressure or uneven pressure (like grabbing an edge of the pot with one hand). And be careful not to hit it against anything. Happy Glazing!

[@dragonboatphoenix6375]

@@PotteryCrafters hi Marie, Thank you for your prompt reply, I will try it then with your precautions! Much appreciated! 💕

[@Maya-rx4wm]

Thank you so much for another informative video. I can’t wait to try this! How many layers of underglaze did you brush on for each color? It seemed like only one… am I correct? TIA

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's great. Yes only one coat. If the underglaze looks thin I will apply 2. 😁

[@Maya-rx4wm]

Thank you ❤

[@RosesTeaAndASD]

We just use soft white clay in my pottery class. Would this work on the wet clay? We are a special needs class and I'm trying really hard to learn and share things with my class. I'm sorry if my question sounds strange, but I am autistic and what may seem simple to others is often bewildering to me.

[@PotteryCrafters]

I think that's wonderful. I have a learning disability so I totally understand. That is a very good question. The wet clay will be too soft. You have to let it dry a bit until it is leather hard. Keep an eye the clay so it does not go past the leather hard stage. Here is a video on the 7 stages of clay that may help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5yulIR4p9aWbbc If you have any questions feel free to ask. 💖

[@annewatkis5824]

I want to put an Irish harp on my plate. Do I just follow your process?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes. I bet that will look GREAT! 😊

[@jonninat8077]

very clever ideas!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you! 😊It really helps if you're not good at drawing. Like me 😃😃

[@joswinton7359]

Does it have to be leather hard. Can you transfer in green ware?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Good question Jo. If you want to carve into it. Yes. You can do it on bone dry clay but no longer carve, instead, you can transfer the same way and paint it with underglaze and bisque fire. 👍😊

[@marianagh1939]

HI can I use this transfer technique in earthenware bisque ?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Mariana 😊 That's a good question. Yes you can. Happy glazing 😀

[@denisebooker6130]

Hi there from new Zealand. Can you use any kind of pencil. Love your video. Very helpful.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Denise. Great question. 😊 Yes you can because the pencil marks will burn off in the kiln.

[@robertdumoulin4612]

Hi Marie when you put your under glaze on a draw subject did you apply 2 coats or une is ok.

[@PotteryCrafters]

One coat works for me most of the time. If it looks too thin I will do 2 coats 👍😊

[@artbecca2004]

Thanks for sharing this technique! Can't wait to try... you made it so simple!

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's great 😊 It is a fun technique to do. Glad to help.

[@patriciadapkus4760]

Marie, have you tried bisque firing your carved piece before underglazing? The process after that is the same but the black in the carved lines stand out better.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes I have done it both ways with great success. I think the time to apply the underglaze is the way you like to do it. 😊

[@ProudParent]

Does this transfer technique work for bisqueware?

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's a great question 😊 Yes you can. The pencil lines will transfer onto the bisqueware and you can draw the underglaze on. The pencil lines will burn off in the kiln. However, you can only carve into the transfer design when it's leather hard (like inlay) then underglaze after it's bisqued. Like in this honey jar video. Check it out at 12 and a half minutes in and 21 and a half minutes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4i1m5SVfKl8nqM There are so many cool ways you can decorate.😊

[@denavess732]

Love love this! Just learning and appreciate the helpful tips. Can’t wait try on my next day off! If you wanted colors to run some would you use different glaze? Or do you want them stay put on design. Trying understand this. Looks like color book

[@PotteryCrafters]

Cool, glad you like it 😊That's part of learning pottery. I had tons of questions, just like everyone else when I started making pottery 😊 Underglaze is made to stay put. It's mainly made of clay and colorant. Then you can put a clear glaze over the underglaze. You can check this video out. If you haven't seen this yet, it may help 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZuvZ32EbZ1-sMU

[@jillkaplan393]

Thank you so much on your reply and have watched the. Idea you recommended. I’m not a great drawers so this is perfect for me, along with using transfers. Would you mind sharing where you found the utensil drawings? They’re perfect for the utensil holder my husband keeps asking me to make. Thanks. Jill Kaplan

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad it was helpful! 😊I'm sorry I can't remember where I found it. You can look up kitchen utensil drawings. Hope you can find it. I like that design too. 😊

[@carolynpollack1083]

Hi. You said you used Speedball. I know it's underglaze, but how does it differ from ordinary underglaze. Also, how many coats did you have to apply?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Carolyn. Good question. I use Speedball and Spectrum underglazes the most. They are both ordinary underglaze. For this video, I only applied 1 coat. I will apply 1 to 3 coats depending on the look I'm going for. I don't want to apply the underglaze too thick. Happy glazing 😊

[@diananesbitt1260]

I'm sorry. I missed the beginning. Was this a regular pencil or an underglaze pencil.actually, I missed a bunch. Something is wrong with my eyes and I'm having trouble seeing. Maybe my ears too. Who knows. Really love your work.....when I can see it. Thanks so much.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you, Diana. I used a pencil to trace and a Dot tool geni.us/dnJlQg (amazon) to draw or inlay on the pattern that was tranfered on the pottery. The pencil marks burn off in the kiln. 😍

[@loryb5024]

I have a question about adding underglaze on leather hard pieces.... I think I may of made the mistake and added the clear coat over the underglaze on leather hard piece. Will that ruin with only one firing? It is not a functional piece, it is for decorating... So did I completely ruin the pieces by doing this??? Your video was excellent tutorial and I learned that applying the clear glaze after the bisque firing is the proper way to do this.. Please let me know what I should expect... Thank you! :)

[@PotteryCrafters]

Very good question Lory. Your piece should be fine with a single fire. It is very important to fire your piece at a slow heating rate. This will allow the gases to escape. This post will help answer the question more in-depth. Here is the link potterycrafters.com/do-you-glaze-pottery-before-or-after-firing/ then go to - Can you fire pottery once?

[@ahafun2010]

Thank you for another great video with good information! Don't think you mentioned how many coats of underglaze you used - normally I thought 2-3 coats were necessary, but life would be easier if 1 coat would do for something like this! Your mug looked great at the end - so if that is one coat per color, I'd be happy! Did you just use the one or show us the first coat and then sneak and do the other coats?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Susan. Ha, Ha, you're cute 😀 Yes at the time I was using Amaco clear glaze, and it was thick. So I only applied 1 coat. If I use too much it gets milky looking, and I was getting crazing. I didn't like the Amaco clear glaze, so I switched to Speedball clear glaze and apply two thin coats. That works best for me, and no Crazing. 😊

[@ahafun2010]

@@PotteryCrafters okay, that helps....I think....I got the part about the Speedball clear glaze after the bisque firing, but how many coats of the colored underglaze on the leather hard piece before the bisque firing?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Susan, Sorry about that. I read it wrong. Being Dyslexic, My eyes play tricks on me. Thank you so much for asking again. Yes, I only use 1 coat, sometimes 2 If the underglaze does not look like it has covered. That's still funny 😊

[@ahafun2010]

@@PotteryCrafters oh, thank you, Marie, for taking the time to keep answering questions. I am very much a newbie, and your videos have helped me more than you can imagine. You are an excellent presenter, by the way, and your videos are not only very enjoyable, they are very professional. You have a great smile and great speaking voice, and you make pottery seem accessible to folks who are willing to keep working and practicing and learning new things. This is encouraging! And it really helps to know which brands of things experienced potters have found to be the best for various things. Keep making videos!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you so much Susan. Happy to help. If you have any questions or suggestions for a video feel free to let me know. 😍

[@heididerksen8227]

Also can you paint underglaze on greenware??? If you can help that'd be great.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is also a great question. 😊Yes, you can. I do it both ways and they turn out really good both ways. If it's greenware just make sure it doesn't touch your other pottery in the kiln because the underglaze will transfer over to the other pottery.

[@maestasify]

One can use a pencil on the lines on the transfer rather than rubbing it with a rib, especially since you are carving the line on to the clay. The pencil will make a groove where the carving tool can run in.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Very good question. Yes you can try it. I tried it to save a step and it didn't work for me, But it may work for you. 😊

[@samanthanicholson9015]

Where can I get mason colors for clay/slip

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Samantha, I get them on Amazon. Here is a link for you to check out different the colors geni.us/wIXqYcz 😊

[@samanthanicholson9015]

@@PotteryCrafters I found it but it won't open , that stain can be bought for a pound for 13$ at NM clay. Check them out to

[@PotteryCrafters]

Once you click the link you would have to click the Amazon Logo. 😊 Thank you for letting me know. I will check it out 😊

[@samanthanicholson9015]

@@PotteryCrafters how much color do you add for the clay?

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is a very good question Samantha. I have video on making colored slip. Here is the link for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2aunJytobSCodE 😍

[@stutzbearcat8425]

Can this be done with clay that has fully dried and been bisqued?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Good question. You can apply the underglaze when it's bone dry or even bisqued. But you have to do the trace, transfer, and carving when it's leather hard. 😊

[@stutzbearcat8425]

@@PotteryCrafters okay thank you!

[@bmora5610]

Hello I'm a beginner in ceramics and would like to try this technique. I saw the list of items recommended but didn't see the type of pencil used. Is there a specific number or graph pencil to use or any type is good? Thanks Barbara from Wrightwood

[@PotteryCrafters]

Welcome to the art of pottery crafting. Good question. No the pencil type does not matter because it will burn off in the kiln. 😊

[@superawesomecoolmom]

Do you sell your pieces online? My 3 and 6 year old daughters are obsessed with this cup!

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's great thank you very much. 😍 I'm looking to hopefully in the near future.

[@handmadepottery2135]

Great idea. Is that normal tracing paper? I'm having problems leaving the image on the pot, even with the softest pencil.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you. 😊 Yes, it is. Try leaving the tracing paper in the water longer, use a soft rib to press the pattern in the leather hard clay, and leave the tracing paper on the clay a little longer. Hopefully, this will help your pattern show on the clay for you.

[@handmadepottery2135]

@@PotteryCrafters Thank you.

[@jeanward4647]

Hi! Where can I find transfer paper and the tool that used to carve this butterfly? You also mention cone 4 can this be fired at cone 6? That is what we have in our class --- cone 6. Please be so kind and respond to this message!! Thank you!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're welcome Jean 😊 you can get the Tracing Paper here geni.us/anAce (amazon) and the Dot Tool here geni.us/dnJlQg (amazon) yes your underglaze should fire to cone 6 with no problem, just double-check the firing temperature on your underglaze bottle. Happy glazing 😍

[@sylviefeys744]

Hello Marie, so underglazes and glazes can be used on leaderhard clay??

[@PotteryCrafters]

Good question Sylvie 😊 Yes you can with underglaze. But glazes are a bit more tricky. This post will help explain. Here is the link for you potterycrafters.com/bisque-and-glaze-fire-pottery-at-the-same-time/

[@sylviefeys744]

@@PotteryCrafters thank you so much Marie. I have learned a lot from you and i will keep learning from your video's as a beginner. I just both myself my first kiln as well. Have to wait till februari to be delevered. So i'm learning all i can to start my glazing journy. And not just the weel for a year now ... Greetings from Belgium

[@heididerksen8227]

Hello I have a guestion or 2 wondering just starting out in pottery and after you underglaze your bisque fired piece can you glaze over it or do you have to fire it first then glaze and fire again

[@PotteryCrafters]

Great question Heidi 😊 Yes you can glaze over it I have an underglazing video. Here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqPZm4l_odlod5Y 8:45 minutes in, where I glaze over the underglazed pottery.

[@marybias262]

I was wondering if this technique only works with the speedball under glaze? I use amaco velvet under glaze. Also how many coats do you apply, and would this also work for bisque fire at cone 6 and high fire at cone 10?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Great question Mary Yes you can use any under glaze 😊 Did you mean cone 06 for bisque? I bisque fire to cone 04 after I carve. You can apply the underglaze before or after you bisque fire. I know you can push it with underglazes at cone 10 but low to mid fire are best. I do 1 maybe 2 coats and my underglazes turn out great. I also use Amaco underglazes.

[@tammyhodges95]

Hi Marie, thanks for this demo. I do have a question. I had a mug bisque fired. I added the art with coyote underglaze and dipped it in clear glaze. Then had it fired again. When I got it back, in all the areas I painted the underglaze is rough. The rest of the areas the clear glaze is smooth. Do you know what would have happened and can I dip it or brush a clear glaze over the whole piece and refire. ? It was coyote clear glaze that I dipped it in. Does it have to be coyote clear glaze or can I use any clear glaze like Amaco? Brush on. Thanks for any advice.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Tammy. Glad to see you are still doing pottery. Hope all is well.😊 That has happened to me before. It is most likely the underglaze. If you used 2 colors and they both turned out that way, You can try applying the clear glaze over it again, and refire it may work. If not the underglaze is bad and that does happen from time to time. Mine was a small bottle of red. I did a test firing with it and a blue underglaze the blue turned out perfect and the red was rough. Let me know if you have any more questions.

[@tammyhodges95]

@@PotteryCrafters wow! I didn’t think it could go bad. I haven’t had it really long. I’m gonna buy some stroke and coat maybe I’ll have better luck. It happened on 2 pieces and I did mix colors for green and 1 was red. Thanks for your help. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you, Tammy. The underglaze doesn't go bad. It's just that sometimes there is a bad batch. It's only happened to me once so far with the speedball red. My friend got Stroke and coat and really likes it. I think I will be trying it also. Let me know how it goes. 😊

[@tammyhodges95]

@@PotteryCrafters oh, I see. Thanks. Sure will.

[@UptownGirl_]

Hi Marie/pottery crafter, may I know if underglaze temperature must be similar with the cone of the clay? Or will it be okay to have a different temperature for bisque firing? I have limited access to underglazes but I can't seem to find underglaze that are for the same temperature/cone of my clay.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is a very good question. No. I have bisque fired my underglazes to cone 04 then fired my underglazes all the way up to cone 6 using a high fire clay with no problems. The only time it can get tricky is if you fire to cone 10. I have done that also and the underglaze color came out darker than what I would have liked. You can check out the underglazes on my glaze page potterycrafters.com/recommended-tools-best-glazes/ They have all been fired to cone 6 with no problems. 😍 Hope this helps.

[@UptownGirl_]

@@PotteryCrafters hello, thank you so much that was very helpful! Hoping you'll make an underglaze q&a soon 💗

[@sidrasalman4683]

Tried exactly the same technique but it didnt work :(

[@PotteryCrafters]

So sorry to hear that. I do this technique all the time, I wonder why it didn't work for you.

[@sidrasalman4683]

@@PotteryCraftersThe image transfer did not work. Even though I soaked the image for quite sometime.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you for letting me know. It could be the paper or it could be the graphite in the pencil. Do you know the pencil? # 2 pencils have graphite and clay in them.

[@patriciakoenig3966]

Will it work on bisque?

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is a great question. Even though you can no longer crave in the clay, you can still trace and transfer on the bisqueware. 😊