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Intense pigment and high definition are the trademark of E-Z Stroke® Translucent Underglazes. Designed for brushwork, antiquing, and decorative techniques, these translucent ceramic underglazes make it easy to achieve soft watercolour effects or detailed shading with excellent control.
E-Z Stroke® Underglazes can be applied to greenware or bisque and layered over most underglazes, allowing the base colour to show through. Apply a single coat for delicate translucent designs, or build depth and richness with additional thin coats. Without clear glaze, they fire to a matte finish.
When coated with a food-safe clear glaze, E-Z Stroke® Translucent Underglazes are suitable for functional dinnerware as well as decorative ceramic pieces.
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E-Z Stroke® colours are supplied at a light-cream consistency, but can be thinned with water or Thin ’n Shade to achieve wash, milk, or light-cream effects. Place colour on a glazed tile or palette for better control. Use the largest practical brush, keep it well loaded, and work smoothly to avoid dragging. For shaded brushwork, load the brush with one colour and tip or side-load with a second colour.
E-Z Stroke® colours work beautifully over each other and over opaque underglazes. They can be used over sponged, stippled, or solid background colours. As they are translucent, the colour beneath will influence the final appearance.
For airbrushing, thin E-Z Stroke® using two parts Thin ’n Shade to one part colour, or with water. Apply light passes until the colour on the ware matches the intensity in the jar. For banding, thin to a milk or light-cream consistency and apply one smooth coat, ensuring the piece is well centred on the banding wheel.
Thin colour to milk or thin-cream consistency depending on the technique. Sponging can be used to create soft backgrounds or layered textures, while stippling with a deerfoot brush adds texture through quick pouncing strokes. For stencilling, apply one thin coat through the stencil using a sponge or brush.
To antique with E-Z Stroke®, thin the colour to a wash consistency. Apply to cone 04 bisque, then wipe back with a damp sponge to remove colour from raised areas. Once dry, glaze with a clear or transparent glaze and fire to cone 06.
E-Z Stroke® colours can be applied over unfired non-moving glazes and fired to cone 06. Thin to no heavier than light cream and apply in one or two light coats. Heavier applications may cause texture or blistering. When used over flowing glazes, unique one-of-a-kind effects can be achieved as both glaze and colour move during firing.
Although designed for greenware, E-Z Stroke® colours can be used successfully on bisque by lightly dampening the surface first. This prevents the bisque from absorbing moisture too quickly and allows smoother strokes. Colours perform across a wide firing range, but test firing is recommended, particularly at higher temperatures.
E-Z Stroke® colours can be blended together to create additional hues or used as colourants for slips and decorative products. Mixing ratios should generally not exceed 50% E-Z Stroke®. Always test fire when blending or tinting to ensure the desired result.
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