Glaze etching is exactly like glass engraving, except that it is done on fired ceramic glaze surface instead of glass. If this happens, the metallic colors will cover each other, so simply reapply the color you want. Illustration 1AFinished ExampleIllustration 1BEtching ToolsThe bits used for etching are called diamond tips andor diamond balls. The metallic colors blend very nicely to make new colors or multicolored areas. Apply color to small area at time and, when wiping, try to wipe away from the area to avoid wiping color into areas where you dont want it. 2.
3.USING THE SHADER DIAMOND BITNow, using the shader diamond bit, heavy shade all areas done in Step by going in the same direction, but rubbing instead of applying small lines. Light etching produces more elegant finished piece. An easy way to judge the amount of pressure to use is to feel the etched surface. The other method uses the same bit in motor tool or drill such as Dremel tool. You should only make this heavy shading about half the length of your original shading lines. Its caused by the glaze being cut by the diamonds.
There are differences in the two methods. This is not to say that you cant achieve beautiful results using white or light colored glaze. Applying Your DesignIf you are artistic, you can etch your design on the piece with tissue and reapply. See Ill. If this happens, the metallic colors will cover each other, so simply reapply the color you want. You should only make this heavy shading about half the length of your original shading lines. See Ill. See Ill.
Make sure that these shading lines are etched by referring to the pattern. After tracing the pattern, carefully lift only one side of the pattern and check to make sure you have traced the entire pattern. The bits used for etching are called diamond tips andor diamond balls. There are few things to remember when choosing your piece andor glaze.
Let the piece dry for about to minutes and wipe off the haze with tissue or paper towel. These colors will be relatively permanent when dry, but they will wear off if the piece is handled or washed often. This is good. This is residue left behind from the metallic colors. The use of motor tool make the etching go much faster and uses less pressure because the tool does all the work. You can make the colors more permanent by applying brushon high gloss sealer to the etched areas and allowing it to dry.
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