Technique Description: Create the look of stoneware with this easy Halo Effect Technique, featuring Dark Black Concepts® Concepts® and Mediterranean Olive Courtyard™ Art Glaze. The Concepts® color reemerges in the firing and creates the Halo Effect in the Courtyard™ Glaze. See the Halo Technique step-by-step photos in our Education section.
Step 1: Paint design with Concepts®
Wipe ware with damp sponge to remove any dust.
Using a straight edge and pencil lightly sketch one line across and one line down slightly toward edge of saucer (see photo for placement).
Pour a puddle of Dark Black on foil. Use Round brush to apply 3 coats of Dark Black to lines (width of brush creates width of line). Use Fan Glaze brush to apply 3 coats to inside of cup and handle. Let dry after each coat.
Step 2: Paint with Courtyard™ Glaze
Pour a puddle of Mediterranean Olive on foil. Use Fan Glaze brush to apply 3 coats of Mediterranean Olive to outside of teacup and completely over saucer (right over Dark Black lines). Let dry after each coat.
Stilt and fire separated pieces to shelf cone 06. The Concepts® color reemerges in the firing and creates the Halo Effect in the Courtyard™ Glaze.