Lusters

Earrings Made with Premium Gold Luster by: @lylameherjewelry

What is Luster? 
Luster is an overglaze. Overglazes are an accent product that are applied over a fired glaze and then kiln fired to a relatively low temperature in a third firing. When fired, yield the brilliance of metallic gold, metallic white gold, or a rainbow of luster hues, like that of a pearl. Their beauty and uniqueness make them a popular choice for special pieces and decorative objects.

Gold Lusters are opaque, with the brilliance of 22-karat yellow gold or white gold. Fire golds to witness cone 019 - 018.

Mother-of-Pearl is a translucent overglaze that creates a rainbow-like effect, shimmering with multiple colors depending on the light angle. Fire Mother-of-Pearl to witness cone 020

Essence is used to thin overglazes, or re-wet dried out overglazes on brushes or inside the bottle. You can clean brush in Essence and let dry, but it is wasteful to throw away gold. So, when done lustering, wrap the brush in foil, when you need to use it a few drops of Essence will bring the luster back to working condition.

Tips & Tricks

  •  If overglazes are accidentally applied on the wrong area, dip a cotton swab in Essence and wipe off misplaced color.
  • If any areas are missed, go back and touch up before the metallic or the luster overglazes dry.
  •  For solid coverage with Premium Gold or Bright Gold, use either a yellow glaze or a yellow underglaze for best results; for solid coverage with White Gold, use a gray glaze or a gray underglaze

Note: When using golds and MOP on the same piece, it is best to apply the golds first, fire to witness cone 019-018, and then apply the MOP and refire to witness cone 020.

 

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