Fresh Designs, Flawless Results: Get Creative with Underglaze Transfers

Unleash your inner artist and create a stunning citrus platter using underglaze transfers! In this post, we'll walk you through the process of applying a brand new "Citrus" design onto a beautiful platter hand-formed from a GR Pottery Forms mold and crafted with high-quality Tucker's Bright White Porcelain Clay.

Process Steps for Citrus Platter with Underglaze Transfers

Step 1: Prep Your Clay

• Gather your supplies: GR Pottery Forms mold, Tucker's Bright White Porcelain Clay, rolling pin or slab roller, pottery knife, and water container.
• Prepare your clay for the slab roller using the Dirty Girls Great White Roller Straight
• Roll out a slab of clay using the Bailey Mini Might II Table Top Slab Roller, or any slab roller or rolling pin, with a thickness of approximately 1/4 inch (6mm).
• Cut around a GR Pottery Form with a clay knife to create a slab the size of the mold you will be using. 

Step 2: Apply the Underglaze Transfer

• Prepare your brand new "Citrus" underglaze transfer by cutting it to the desired size and design placement on your platter.
• Position the transfer and gently press it onto the damp clay surface.
• Use a damp sponge to lightly burnish the transfer, applying even pressure ensure good adhesion.
• Slowly and carefully peel away the transfer paper, revealing the beautiful citrus design on your platter.

Step 3: Form Your Platter

• Place your Slab Face up on a piece of furniture foam
• Press the GR Pottery Form wooden mold in the Rounded Rectangle shape agaimst the slab
• OR gently lay your rolled-out clay slab over the mold, either way: press firmly and evenly to ensure the clay takes the shape of the mold.
• Allow to set up for a few hours or overnight 
• Carefully flip and remove the platter from the mold
• Smooth and finish with a sponge

Step 4: Drying and Firing

• Allow your decorated platter to dry completely. This can take 24-48 hours depending on the thickness of your clay.
• Once dry, fire your platter according to the recommended firing schedule for your underglaze transfer. 
• We bisque fired to cone 04 
• Apply a Zinc free clear glaze like Spectrum's 1100 Transparent and then fire to Cone 5 in a medium Bailey Top Loading Electric Kiln 

Step 5: Enjoy Your Creation!

• After firing, your citrus platter is complete and ready to use or display!

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Bright White Porcelain C/6, Citrus Slices Underglaze Transfer, Wood Drape Mold: Rounded Rectangle, Transparent 1100,