How Do You Select An Earthenware Glaze For Sculpting?
Earthenware clay is a compound that occurs naturally and is most commonly red in color. Those who do decorative sculpting with earthenware often select glazes for their items in a variety of colors. Earthenware glaze is created from at least 3 oxides–an acid, a base and a neutral oxide. The most common acid oxide is silica and some common basic oxides are lead, sodium, calcium and zinc. Many glazes for earthenware come ready made but sculptors can also make glaze recipes themselves. Decide what color you would like to use to glaze your sculpture before starting to make your own. A few colors, such as red and orange, are harder to make from scratch than others. For these shades, it may be easier to purchase an already mixed glaze. Select several shades of a color group and experiment with mixing. Let trial and error lead you to the exact color you want. Test the glaze you have chosen before glazing your item. Apply a small amount of glaze to a small piece of red earthenware and fire. Y
