Glaze Test Tiles |
Extruded Test Tiles |
Testing on Surfaces |
To create standing testing tiles.
1. Extrude using this die. 2.Set up on board. 3.Allow to firm up . 4.Cut with fettling knife. 5. Allow to Dry ------- 6. Bisque Fire -------- 7. Label glaze combination with Amaco Underglaze pencil 8. Glaze appropriately. 9. Fire |
Test Glazes on the type of surface you are going to use.
Above: The Glazes above have the same combination on the plate. The right shows what it looks like breaking over the texture and the left shows what it looks like on a flat surface. Glaze combinations may also be altered when they are vertical. You may wish to consider creating an extruded Die sample as well. Need to test some ideas? Create a few test tiles at the start of the project and then fire then well before you finish your work. |
Classroom Test Tiles
Amaco Potters Choice Glazes
Amaco Celadon Glazes
Amaco Shino Glazes
Combination Shelves: PC Glaze Combinations