Underglaze techniques

If you find that you don't have quite the right color underglaze, you may have wondered about mixing underglazes. Underglaze is very versatile and it can be adapted for lots of underglaze techniques. In this article I look at mixing underglaze colors. And whether you can mix underglaze with slip, clay and glaze. Check out my article for tips on how to expand your underglaze palette using the colors you already have on your shelf.

Ceramics by Hannah on Instagram: "I think this is the best watercolour experiment I’ve done so far - I love the bright opposing colours. I was pretty tempted to leave the transfer off this one and let the underglaze shine but this transfer works so well I couldn’t resist. Should I do a series of just underglaze/no transfers?"

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Knowing the difference between underglaze and glaze helps you decide how to decorate your pots. Here are the main differences between them.

Experience the mesmerizing beauty of marbling techniques in ceramics with our underglaze marbling technique. Explore the artistic possibilities of underglaze pottery techniques and learn how to create stunning designs with split cup pouring. Elevate your pottery game with this unique and captivating method. Unleash your creativity and let the colors blend in harmonious patterns, making each piece truly one-of-a-kind.

smalldogprints on Instagram: "SmallDogPrints screens can print custom underglaze transfers! Posted by: @mountaintoesceramics"

Ann Arbor Potters Guild on Instagram: "Some awesome tips about using underglaze! #artprocess #onewaytodoit #ceramicprocess #glaze #midcentury #ceramicglaze #ceramicsdigest #potterylife #potteryofinstagram"

Slip and underglaze are both used to decorate pottery, but what is the difference between the two, and which is better to use on your pottery?