Things You'll Need:
- Rubber gloves
- Face mask
- Brush
- Glaze
- Kiln
- Earthenware item
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Step 1
Decide what color you would like to use to glaze your sculpture before starting to make your own. A few colors, such as red and orange, are harder to make from scratch than others. For these shades, it may be easier to purchase an already mixed glaze.
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Step 2
Select several shades of a color group and experiment with mixing. Let trial and error lead you to the exact color you want.
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Step 3
Test the glaze you have chosen before glazing your item. Apply a small amount of glaze to a small piece of red earthenware and fire. You may like the result or may want to make adjustments to the color and level of gloss.
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Step 4
Adjust the proportions of the oxides in your homemade glaze as needed after the firing test. Due to the composition of some oxides, the glaze may bubble and increase the risk of cracking. Try using another compound that will lessen the cracking.
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Step 5
Choose a commercial glaze stain if you want to use purple, pink, yellow or gray for your sculpture. You cannot create these colors with basic oxides.









