In this video, I'm going to show you how to apply ceramic underglaze decals to your bisqueware.
Hi Marie here with a fun decorating video for you underglaze decals are a quick and
easy way to transfer pictures and patterns on your pottery. Today I'm going to show
you how to apply these under glaze decals from Sanbao to this mug and this plate.
All the supplies used in this video are listed for you
in the description below. Let's start decorating.
Before you get started it's important to wipe down your bisqueware with a clean damp
sponge. This will ensure that your decals and glaze stick properly to your piece.
It's also important to make sure your hands are clean and dry before handling your bisqueware.
I'm going to start with the plate. Place the under glazed side onto your pottery.
Press down and make sure you're covering the whole area.
Then you can cut around.
Smooth out your under glazed decal onto the plate. I'm going to use this medium size hake brush.
I want to get it wet but not too saturated because you don't want the pattern to smear.
Start in the middle and work your way
out.
I found this smoothing sponge works really good for pressing the under glaze pattern.
And you want to press not rub because you'll smear the pattern. So press firmly
for the pattern to adhere to the plate.
Now gently lift the tracing paper.
And as you can see if there are parts of the under glaze that did not adhere.
Make sure your sponge is nice and wet.
And press down again.
And then lift.
Slowly move your transfer paper.
Don't rip it off like a band-aid. Gently peel away the transfer paper.
Now you see this right here. I'm going to go with the edge of my smooth sponge
and gently dab it very gently.
There.
Now let that dry for at least a couple of hours then apply the clear glaze to it.
You can also cut up your underglaze transfer decals and place them wherever you like on your
pottery. I cut up some dragonflies and some roses. You know I'll put them around my mug.
I use just the smoothing sponge with the small decals. It works really well and just press down.
Remember no rubbing. just press down.
Get your decal nice and wet.
You want to do this for about a minute and a half.
Now I take my clean up tool or you can use a needle too. I like using
the clean up tool. It's nice and sharp and get a little piece of the transfer paper.
And gently pull back and if they're still underglaze on the transfer paper
gently pull it back and dab I don't want too much water on there then it'll make the
underglaze run you don't want that there we go slowly peel it off.
There I'll put my dragonfly right here, going towards the rose. If you have any
questions let me know in the comments section below along with any other comments you may
have.
Cool.
Clean up tool.
you are my sunlight
Now I'll let this dry for a few hours and put some clear glaze over it.
Apply a little wax resist to the bottom of the mug
and the plate before I put my glaze on. Now it's time to apply the glaze.
I'm using Amaco Sahara liquid glaze high fire
clear satin. Always put your clear glaze through a strainer and mix well before using.
For the plate, I'll just pour it on. Here we go
pour it in the mug and
slowly turn as you're pouring it out.
Always set it upside down for at least five minutes so the glaze doesn't pool
at the bottom of the mug let that dry and apply one more coat on the outside.
Now I'll let this dry and wipe any glaze off the foot of the mug and my plate.
Then into the kiln it goes for a final fire at cone 5.
The decals turned out pretty good.
Today you found out that even if you don't have the best drawing skills you can still put some
cool transfer decal patterns on your pottery. Now that you know how to apply underglaze decals,
decorating just became more fun. I hope I've helped you with more great decorating ideas.
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