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Learn practical pottery glazing, painting and firing preparation techniques with clear video guides for ceramic studios, schools, workshops and hobby potters.
This page brings together helpful advice videos covering glaze viscosity, clear dipping glaze, double dip lines, bisque crack checks, marbling, brush techniques and decorative ceramic finishes. If you need further guidance, call Cromartie on 01782 319435.
Use these links when you need products, accessories or extra technical guidance alongside the videos.
Browse the videos below for quick, practical help with dipping, brushwork, bisque checks and decorative pottery painting techniques.
Clear Glaze & Viscosity
A useful guide for checking glaze viscosity before dipping. This is especially helpful when you want more consistent coverage from clear dipping glaze in a busy studio setting.
Clear Dipping Glaze
See how the Dazzle Dip lid works, making it easier to open and reseal larger clear glaze containers during regular pottery painting studio use.
Glazing Technique
Double dip lines can show where glaze overlaps. This technique shows how a fan or mop brush can help soften the join and reduce visible lines after clear glazing.
Bisque & Firing Preparation
A quick check that can help identify possible cracks in bisque before decorating, glazing or firing. It is a simple habit that can save time before a piece reaches the kiln.
Decorative Pottery Painting
A straightforward decorative technique for creating soft, flowing colour effects on ceramic pieces. Ideal for pottery painting sessions where customers want a creative finish without needing detailed brushwork.
Brush Technique
Helpful for painting animals, characters and detailed bisque designs. Learn how small brush choices, highlights and simple layering can make painted eyes look brighter and more expressive.
Decorative Glaze Technique
A fun technique for adding raised, colourful detail to ceramic designs. This is useful for customers who want a playful decorative effect with extra texture and personality.
Make sure each piece is clean, dry and free from obvious cracks before painting. The ping test video is a useful starting point when you are unsure about a piece.
Stir dipping glaze thoroughly, check viscosity where appropriate and avoid guessing when adjusting glaze. Small changes can affect coverage and final fired results.
Always follow the guidance for your glaze, colour, bisque or clay body, and make sure your kiln programme is suitable before firing finished work.
A glaze viscosity cup helps you check how quickly glaze flows. This can make clear dipping glaze results more consistent, especially when the glaze has been stored, stirred, topped up or used regularly in a studio.
Double dip lines often appear where glaze overlaps. The fan or mop brush technique can help soften the join after dipping and reduce the chance of a visible line after firing.
The ping test is a simple way to check for possible cracks in bisque before painting, glazing or firing. It should be used alongside a visual check, especially on pieces that may have been knocked or handled heavily.
The marbling, eye painting and glaze globbing videos are the most useful starting points for creative surface decoration, especially for customers who want simple but effective pottery painting techniques.
Cromartie can help with practical advice on pottery painting, clear glazing, firing preparation and common ceramic studio problems.
Or call 01782 319435
Cromartie Hobbycraft Limited Park Hall Road Longton Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST3 5AY Tel: 01782 319435
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