Dry Brushing Ceramic Bisque

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Dry brushing ceramic bisque.

Before dry brushing it first must be base coated. Oct 24 2014 have you ever wondered why some ceramic pieces have an antique look to them. Do not pick a really dark base coat such as black because it will be very difficult to dry brush over a darker color than the colors that will be dry brushed on. The following method of dry brushing is common for the less detailed textured items those with a smother finish and to obtain a fabric cloth type of effect.

Rinse or wash the unpainted piece with water when you get it home. The dry brushing technique that i use is hand painting at its best. It would be almost impossible for machines to achieve the dry brushed technique since it requires the human eye and soft touch. Dry brush each individual chalk color on to the ceramic starting with the smallest area and working toward the largest area.

Buy an unpainted ceramic piece that catches your eye. This will clean off any dust or dirt on the ceramic bisque. I use the lunch bags sold in a pack at dollar tree and any ceramic bisque piece of your choosing bisque is fired clay called greenware that is. Begin your project by having a prepared piece of bisque fired to cone 03 05.

Dry brushing does not look attractive without the original base coat. Dry with a paper towel making sure it is completely dry prior before working on it. Paint the ceramic piece in one solid base coat. It may take more than one coat to achieve the desired color saturation.