Specialization in Ceramic Illustration and Decoration

Overview

“In this lesson, you'll learn how to apply gold and silver luster using a brush and how to achieve a novel effect using a very unique tool. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Third fire: Luster application, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Ceramic Illustration and Decoration. Explore ceramic decoration techniques with watercolor, digital decals and hand paint for unique pieces.

Partial transcription of the video

“Luster application Hi. In this lesson we are going to talk about luster. The most important thing when using luster, which is another post-glaze technique, is to protect ourselves with a mask for vapors. Normal dust masks are not worth it. You can use whichever you like. The most common is to use gold or silver or platinum. This, for example, is a small platinum bottle. Silver is sometimes sometimes not quite right when it comes out of the kiln. Gives some problems. So to ensure a glossy finish, ideally, use platinum. Here what I'll do is apply gold luster, which is what I use in the pieces...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in Ceramic Illustration and Decoration

• Level: Beginner
• 116 students
• 6 units
• 78 lessons (12h 51m)
• 39 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, DIY, Fine Arts, Traditional illustration