Glaze test tiles

Different Styles of Test Tiles for Glaze Testing

Illustrations of test tiles.

Jessica Breese Sanchez on Instagram: "Making test tiles with Speedball underglaze on 306 standard clay. These will get fired to cone 10 in a reduction kiln can’t wait to see how the colors turn out🤞 . . . #speedballunderglaze #clay #craft #handbuilt #ceramic #ceramics #ceramique #pottery #handcarved #ceramicart #handmade #handmadeceramics #instapottery #pottersofinstagram #potterystudio #baltimoreclayworks #artist #underglaze #glaze #smallbusiness #art #maker #testtile"

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Speedball Underglazes are a great option for adding color to your ceramics. They are generally priced more economically than AMACO and other brands of underglazes, but the colors are still vibrant and varied. For this post, the Speedball Underglaze 12 Color Sampler Set in 2 oz bottles was tested

What do we think about this green glaze? Can you remember that I started my own glaze journey a few months ago with a glaze chemistry course @blayse_ceramic - highly recommend!! I took it slow since it is a huge field with so many possibilities - quite overwhelming for me.. But I wanted to test out some of my favourite results from the first own glaze testing round on some bigger pieces. Swipe left to see the test tiles. I'm not quite sure yet if I love it, it's glossy when thick applied ...

Amazing pastel pallet 👏 glaze test tile inspiration of the week 😍 #Repost @susanne_fnk ・・・ A selection of glaze samples I developed recently. Glaze chemistry is definitely one of my biggest passions at the moment. Opening the kiln is always thrilling – you never know exactly what to expect, only having a rough idea. It almost feels a bit like Christmas each time. • #pottery #pottery_lovers #glazes #clay #keramik #craft #handmade #keramikliebe

The word “test tile” can refer to any shape of clay that’s used to test glazes, slips, underglazes, engobes etc. Test tiles can be any shape you wish and can be made in a variety of ways. In this post, I'll share lots of different examples of ways you can...

Some test tiles for you to peruse - enjoy! Firing schedule is the Camille Hoffman cone 5/6 drop and hold (slightly different than the cone 5 drop and...

October 2020 Update I've simplified my test tiles. Now, the test tiles themselves are just simple slabs of clay. But I make test tile holders out of a strong clay. Flat, Square Test Tiles Flat test tiles cut from slabs are ideal. You can easily make them from any type of clay. No need to turn

Luce Pottery Studio on Instagram: "Do you know when you first start pottery, you see everyone’s test tile wall, and you think, “Wow, that’s so pretty!” It is, but there’s one thing I wish I would’ve done before I started….. . . . Have a plan! . . . Yes, test tiles are pretty, but there are so many different variations on how you can glaze with just one color. -Will you leave it matte? -Will you gloss over it? -Will you use a flux? -What does it look like with one, two, or three coats?…

The glazing process is one of the most fascinating things about ceramics. There is a great deal of chemistry involved in the process that our students don’t always get to see. Students are usually shocked to find out the dull, chalky looking substance will eventually turn into a glossy glass-like coating. I once had a […] The post 4 Unique Ways to Present Clay Test Tiles appeared first on The Art of Education University.

Made some flower soap dishes in lots of different glazes! It's a fun way to test new glazes and combinations rather than making test tiles! . . . #ceramics #ceramicsofinstagram #pottery #pottersofinstagram #maximalistinteriors #mycolourfulhome #colourfuldecor

An easy building technique -Slab build a free standing box for hanging tiles . Each tile hangs inside the box so glaze test tiles with new glazes can be safely fired and not damage your shelves if they drip . No worries about over fluxed samples and the freedom to experiment without damage to your kiln .

Trine Bentsen on Instagram: "••• how to make a test tile holder for your glaze firings 🔥 Follow 👉🏻 @keo.ceramics for more tips & tricks🫶🏻 If you want to see how your glazes move but you still want a flat test tile, then this might be the solution for you‼️♥️ I fire my test tiles this way so than I can still see how they would move on for instance a cup, but they are still flat so that I can hang them on a board in my studio 🤩 This is a great way to get an overview of all your glazes…

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