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How to use Courtyard™ Art Glazes

1. For both Low Fire and High Fire Applications, apply 2-5 coats to cone 04 bisque. Let dry between coats.

2. For Low Fire, stilt and fire to cone 06. for High Fire, fire to cone 5-6.

Tips & Techniques

1. For High Fire, because high fire clays vary, we recommend firing a test piece.

2. Courtyard Art Glazes can be applied with a sponge, spritz bottle or brush.

3. When spritzing on Courtyard Art Glazes, use the spray or mist setting for base coat coverage. For full coverage, spritz on 3-4 coats depending on the color of glaze; lighter colors require more coats.

4. To create detail over Spritzing, mix 1/2 Concepts color and 1/2 water. Use stream setting on spritz bottle for thin lines of color, spots or drip effects.

Courtyard™ Art Glazes

CY 102 Sagebrush

CY 103 Desert Pine

CY 104 Mediterranean Olive

CY 112 Saddle Clove

CY 113 Hearthstone

CY 118 Pumpkin Spice

CY 117 Sand

CY 122 Rustic Sunset

CY 121 Molasses

CY 119 Golden Horizon

CY 123 Rich Rust

How to use Crackles™ Glazes

1. Apply 2 coats of Crackles Glaze to cone 04 bisque and dryfoot (omit glaze from bottom of piece).

2. For Low Fire, fire to shelf cone 06.

3. Crackle pattern will appear as the kiln cools and continue long after the piece has been fired and removed from the kiln.

Tips & Techniques

1. To enhance the crackle pattern, put India ink or acrylic paint onto ware and wipe back with a soft cloth.

2. CR 823 Celadon Crackle is not overglaze compatible.

Crackles™ Glazes

CR 800 Clear

Crystals Glazes

How to use Crystals™ Glazes

1. Stir glaze without disturbing crystals.

2. Apply 2 coats to shelf cone 04 bisque.

3. Mix in Crystals for 3rd coat.

4. Apply crystals sparsely near bottom of the piece to keep crystals from flowing onto kiln shelf.

5. Stilt and fire to shelf cone 06.

6. Clean up with water.

7. Always refer to label instructions for proper application and usage.

Tips & Techniques

1. To create custom looks, apply Crystals in combination with other glazes and other colors.

2. Crystals work well to high fire cone 5-6. For high fire application, we recommend firing a test piece because high fire clays vary.

Sky Series

CR 850 Cumulus Clouds

CR 851 Eternal Galaxy

CR 852 Solar Flares

CR 853 Sailors Delight

CR 854 Outer Space

CR 855 Water Lily Marsh

Earth Series

CR 856 Ancient Woodland

CR 858 Polynesian Lagoon

CR 857 Alpine Meadow

CR 859 African Savanna

CR 905 Blueberries

CR 906 Peppered Raspberry

CR 908 Monet's Garden

CR 914 Grape Splash

CR 920 Water Lilies

How to use E-Z Stroke™ Translucent Underglazes

1. Apply 1 coat for translucent designs to greenware, unfired glaze, soft-fired bisque or cone 04 bisque.

2. For rich depth and shading, apply additional coats.

3. Fire to shelf cone 04.

4. Apply Clear Glaze, stilt and fire to shelf cone 06.

5. Water clean-up.

Tips & Techniques

1. E-Z Strokes may be applied over most underglazes, including Cover-Coat® and other E-Z Stroke colors, allowing the base color to show through.

2. E-Z Strokes work well with high fire, cone 5-6 and some to cone 10. As high results vary, we recommend firing a test piece.

3. For majolica, apply E-Z Stroke design work over unfired White Satin glaze.

4. As a pure pigment-based paint, E-Z Strokes is the simplest form of fired color. You can use E-Z Strokes just like watercolors, in layers of transparent/translucent, bold, pure color. And, just like watercolors, you can inter-mix all the E-Z Strokes colors. Just as for typical watercolors, these paints must be mixed with water to be applied properly to greenware or soft fired bisque for the best application. E-Z Strokes are very fragile unfired, because when the water dries out of the pigment there are no binders holding it in place. E-Z Strokes fires into the ware at an 04 or hotter cone, although most of the pigments will hold true up to a cone 10. This broad firing range allows artists to use E-Z Strokes on almost all clay bodies

5. E-Z Strokes are perfect for airbrushing.

6. Use E-Z Strokes to tint clay slip, most glazes, fired Snow and other E-Z Stroke colors.

7. High definition and detail can be achieved by adding water to E-Z Stroke color and using a very fine brush.

E-Z Stroke™

EZ 004

Willow Yellow

EZ 005

Sierra Yellow

EZ 006

Forget-Me-Not Blue

EZ 014

Jade Green

EZ 017

Dark Turquoise

EZ 023

Midnight Blue

EZ 027

Navajo Turquoise

EZ 037

Black

EZ 033

Ivy Green

EZ 038

Medium Mahogany

EZ 019

Smoke Grey

EZ 039

Dark Brown

EZ 047

Thundercloud Grey

EZ 041

Denim Blue

EZ 053

Hacienda Jade

EZ 054

Papago Turquoise

EZ 057

Coral Red

CR 918

Cherry Blossoms

Mask 'n Peel®

How to use Mask 'n Peel®

1. Always dampen brush or sponge thoroughly with Duncan Brush Cleaner and squeeze out excess before loading with Mask ' Peel to desired areas.

2. Apply one good coat of Mask 'n Peel to desired areas.

3. Allow Mask 'n Peel to dry thoroughly before applying color over it. Heavy applications of Mask 'n Peel tend to dry on the surface before drying underneath. When this occurs, Mask 'n Peel peels off in layers. For this reason, any heavy areas should be checked for traces of Mask 'n Peel before proceeding with the technique.

4. When removing Mask 'n Peel, lift the corner of the masked area with a tool or fingernail, and use fingertips to roll the mask toward the area rather than away from it. In this way, the mask can usually be removed in one peice. However, always check for any small particles that may be left behind.

5. Always use Mask 'n Peel in a well-ventilated area.

6. Clean brush in Brush Cleaner and rinse in warm water immediately after use. If Mask 'n Peel should accidentally dry in the brush before it can be cleaned, soak in Antiquing Solvent or mineral spirits to loosen residue, then wash in warm, soapy water to complete cleaning. Wipe rim of jar and inside of lid, then close tightly.

Tips & Techniques

1. For underglaze designs: Apply base coat of opaque underglaze color to greenware. Paint design with Mask 'n Peel over base coat. When design is thoroughly dry, apply contrasting color over the ware. While color is still slightly damp, lift corner of masked area and peel off. Simple design work can be done with just one application of Mask 'n Peel. More colorful designs can be acheived with additional layers of Mask 'n Peel and color (except translucent underglazes) as long as the mask is removed after each color application.

2. For glaze designs: Paint a design with Mask 'n Peel directly on shelf cone 04 bisque or over 3 coats of dry, unfired glaze applied to witness cone 04 bisque. When mask is dry, apply one coat of a second glaze color, then remove mask while glaze is still slightly damp. As with underglazes, successive applications of Mask 'n Peel and 1 coat of glaze can be used.

3. For nonfired color designs, apply Mask 'n Peel directly to bisque for protection of areas while applying adjoining colors or apply over a base-coat color. When mask is dry, apply the adjoining or second color, then remove mask while color is still slightly damp. Repeat as desired.

Fired Snow

How to use Fired Snow

1. Stir well to a smooth consistency. Do not add water.

2. Apply heavily to shelf cone 04 bisque. Use a palette knife, brush, sponge, ice cream stick or squeeze bottle. Avoid thin application.

3. Apply over unfired glaze.

4. Fire the shelf cone 06.

5. Clean up with water.

6. Always refer to label instructions for proper application and usage.

Tips & Techniques

1. To obtain a different look, tint or accent Snow with E-Z Stroke® Translucent Underglazes.

2. Fired snow can simulate more than just snow, use it for ocean foam, clouds, etc.

How to use Precious Metals

1. Be sure that the surface of your piece is free of dust, skin oils and lotions to ensure proper adhesion. Wipe surfaces with rubbing alcohol prior to applying the overglaze (except when used over crackle glazes).

2. Always apply with a brush that is designated solely for use with the Gold to prevent contamination.

3. Do not stir or shake glaze.

4. Place a small amount of overglaze on a glazed palette. Apply one smooth coat. Do not let the Gold pool in an area; brush it out smoothly.

5. Correct application should produce a Christmas green tint.

6. Clean brush in Essence and let dry.

7. Overglazed ware can be fired while it is still wet. The kiln must be clean, well-ventilated (do not overload) and follow a normal firing schedule. Do not touch wet decoration and handle as little as possible until ware is fired to avoid smudging.

8. Stilt and fire the Gold to shelf cone 019-018.

Tips & Techniques

1. The appearance of Gold will vary with the type of glaze over which it is applied. When applied over a gloss glaze, Gold will be shiny. When applied over a matte glaze, Gold will be dull.

2. If Gold is accidentally applied on the wrong area, dip a cotton swab in Essence and wipe off misplaced color.

3. If any areas are missed, go back and touch up before Gold dries.

4. If using a metallic overglaze and Mother of Pearl on the same piece, apply and fire the metallic overglaze first.

5. For solid coverage with Gold, apply over a grey glaze or a grey underglaze covered by clear glaze.

Precious Metals

OG 801

Bright Gold

$22.95

OG 802

White Gold

$22.95

How to use Mother-of-Pearl

2. Always apply with a brush that is designated solely for use with Mother of Pearl to prevent contamination.

3. Do not stir or shake glaze.

4. Place a small amount of overglaze on a glazed palette.

5. For a swirled look, swirl on 1 coat, overlapping strokes.

6. For a smooth look, brush on all strokes in the same direction.

7. Correct application should produce a light blue tint.

8. Clean brush in Essence and let dry.

9. Overglazed ware can be fired while it is still wet. The kiln must be clean, well-ventilated (do not overload) and follow a normal firing schedule. Do not touch wet decoration and handle as little as possible until ware is fired to avoid smudging.

10. Stilt and fire Mother of Pearl to shelf cone 020.

Tips & Techniques

1. The appearance of Mother of Pearl will vary with the type of glaze over which it is applied. When applied over a gloss glaze, Mother of Pearl will add a shiny luster. When applied over a matte glaze, Mother of Pearl will add a dull luster.

2. If Mother of Pearl is accidentally applied on the wrong area, dip a cotton swab in Essence and wipe off misplaced color.

3. If any areas are missed, go back and touch up before Mother of Pearl dries.

4. If using a metallic overglaze and Mother of Pearl on the same piece, apply and fire the metallic overglaze first.

Mother-of-Pearl

How to use Satin Glazes

1. Apply to shelf cone 04 bisque.

2. Apply 2-3 smooth, even coats.

3. Fire to shelf cone 06.

4. Clean up with water.

Tips & Techniques

1. Satin Glazes work beautifully in combination with many other Duncan products including Concepts, E-Z Strokes and Courtyard Art Glazes.

2. Always refer to label instructions for proper application and usage.

3. All Satin Glazes are overglaze compatible and safe for use on food containers.

4. White Satin Glaze is the favorite satin basecoat for traditional majolica.

Satin Glazes

SN 375

Neon Orange

SN 355

Orange Fizz

How to use Brush-On Sealers

1. Stir contents of jar or shake bottle thoroughly before use.

2. Apply 2 coats with a soft brush to piece. Thin with water if necessary.

3. Clean up with water and Duncan Brush Cleaner.

Tips & Techniques

Brush-On Sealers can also be used over fired underglaze colors as a sealer in place of a fired glaze on decorative pieces.

AS 955

Satin Sealer

Brush-On Sealers

How to use No-Fire Snow

1. Stir contents of jar thoroughly before use.

2. Snows can be applied with many different tools. Try using a brush, a palette knife, a sponge or a pastry tube. Rinse tool or brush frequently to avoid product buildup.

3. Allow to dry between coats and 24-48 hours after final application.

4. Clean up with water.

Tips & Techniques

1. Cake decorator technique: Use palette knife to fill pastry tube with No-Fire Snow or Glittering No-Fire Snow. Select tips with large design openings as these products might clog smaller openings. Use slow, steady pressure to squeeze design onto surface to be decorated.Clean design tips thoroughly and dispose of the pastry tube.

2. Brush design techniques: Load a round synthetic bristle brush heavily with No-fire Snow or Glittering No-Fire Snow allowing a small amount of the product to remain on the tip of the brush bristles. To create raised flower petals and leaves, place tip of brush at end of flower petal or base of leaf. Then press down on the brush, slightly rolling the bristles as stroke is pulled out. Allow to dry for 24-48 hours, then paint design with acrylic colors.

3. Palette knife technique: No-fired Snows can be applied with a palette knife to create landscapes and designs. Experiment with pressing, pulling and twisting motions with the palette knife for a variety of raised effects. Allow to dry for 24-48 hours, then paint design with acrylic colors.

4. Holiday Decorations: No-fired Snows can be added to completed projects--ceramic bisque, wood, plaster, glass tree ornaments, grapevine wreaths, greeting cards and more. No-fired Snows are not recommended for decorating holiday windows as they are permanent when dry.

AS 964

No-Fire Snow

AS 974

Glittering No-Fire Snow

No-Fire Snow

Thin 'n Shade

How to use Thin 'n Shade

To thin colors, mix Thin 'n Shade with any water-based ceramic color as you would with water to the consistency required for the specific decorating technique.

Tips & Techniques

Thin 'n Shade keeps product "open" longer extending drying time & keeping paint from drying too soon.

IN 1629

Ivory Belleek

IN 1634

Royal Blue

IN 1781

Pumpkin Orange

How to use Envision™ Glazes

1. Apply to shelf cone 04 bisque.

2. Apply 2-3 smooth, even coats.

3. Fire to shelf cone 06.

4. Clean up with water.

Tips & Techniques

1. Envisions move very little during firing, so apply them with smooth, even strokes.

2. Most Envisions are overglaze compatible. Always refer to label instructions for proper application and usage.

3. Most colors may be mixed together to create custom colors with no changes in application or performance.

4. Envisions reds and greens can be fired simultaneously with no special precautions.

Envision™ Glazes

How to use Gloss Glazes

1. Apply 2-4 flowing coats.

2. Apply to shelf cone 04 bisque.

3. Fire to shelf cone 06-04.

4. Clean up with water.

5. Always refer to label instructions for proper application and usage.

Tips & Techniques

1. Use Gloss Glazes for banding, marbleizing, spattering, sponging, stenciling and stippling.

2. Gloss Glazes can be used over underglazes, however their color may change the colors of the underglazes. Test-fire a small sample to test results.

Gloss Glazes

GL 760

Dry Champagne

This is a sample of Fired Snow.

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AS 954

Matte Sealer

AS 959

Hi-Gloss Sealer

CR 821

Parchment Crackle

CR 823

Celadon Crackle

SY 546

Snow Fired

OG 805

Premium Gold

$31.95

IN 1667

Caramel

Underglazes - Cover Coat

How to use Cover-Coat® Opaque Underglazes

1. Apply 3 coats to greenware, soft-fired bisque or cone 04 bisque.

2. Fire to shelf cone 04 to permanently adhere Cover-Coats to ware.

3. Apply clear glaze if desired and fire to shelf cone 06.

4. Clean up with water.

Tips & Techniques

1. Cover-Coats may be tinted using E-Z StrokesTM or other Cover-Coats, to create unique custom colors.

2. To create carved designs, sgraffito (gently scratch through the applied color to reveal the color or the clay body beneath it).

3. Painting with Cover-Coats is similar to painting with acrylic paints and is a great fired alternative for a tole and decorative painter. Colors are opaque and generally one color covers the one beneath it. They must be fired to ensure maturation and stability. Clear glazes over all shows the truest colors.

4. Cover-Coats are perfect for airbrushing and brushwork.

5. Cover-Coats are great for layering because they dry quickly and can be painted over without lifting the colors underneath.

CC 190

Baby Blue

CC 108

Miami Pink

CC 101

Arctic White

2 oz

Pint

Underglazes - Cover Coat

Granite Stone (NO FIRE)

2 OZ BOTTLES $5.50

Granite Stone

How to use Granite Stone®

1. Stir contents of jar thoroughly.

2. Apply 1 generous coat with a soft brush; let dry, then apply second

crisscross coat.

3. Clean up with water.

4. Always refer to label instructions for proper application and usage.

Tips & Techniques

1. Granite Stone can be applied to ceramic bisque, fired glazed surfaces,

wicker, wood, plastre, glass, papier-mache silk flowers and leaves.

2. For raised detailing, apply 3-4 coats.

3. For terracotta look, apply 2 solid coats of Canyon Rock Granite Stone;

let dry; antique with White Water-Based Antiquing Gel.

GS 235

Quartz

GS 236

Crystalline

GS 237

Sierra

GS 238

Sand

GS 243

Slate

GS 248

Canyon Rock

GS 249

Pueblo Sand

GS 250

Southwest Sand

CR 903

Emerald Falls

EZ 012

Cobalt Jet Black

EZ 048

Mesa Clay

IN 1001

Clear

IN 1033

Bluebonnet

IN 1064

Baby Blue

Brush Cleaner

Duncan’s Brush Cleaner is a must-have in Properly caring for and getting longtime use out of your brushes! Clean and condition them with ease, without harming or removing color from the bristles.

Remove excess color from brush, then work a small amount of cleaner into brush. Use a brush scrubby grooming pad to clean your brush.

Rinse brush in warm water. Reshape brush and let dry.

AS 952 $6.00

BRUSH CLEANER

Concepts

CN 042

Bright Papaya

CN 022

Bright Saffron

CN 074

Really Red

CN 501

Neon Yellow

How to use Duncan Concepts® Underglazes for Bisque and Majolica

1. Apply to shelf cone 04 bisque.

2. Fire to shelf cone 06.

3. Clean up with water.

4. For clear glaze application, brush-on or dip clear glaze over Concepts.

5. Stilt and fire to shelf cone 06.

6. Water clean up.

Tips & Techniques

1. For Majolica, apply Concepts designs over 3 coats of SN 352 White Satin.

2. For quick and easy solid coverage, try the drop 'n fill technique. Generously load a #6 or #8 round brush with Concepts and drop color onto desired area. Let dry.

3. Concepts colors mix and blend easily. Be creative and mix your own blend using two or more Concept colors.

4. Concepts works well up to cone 5-6. For high fire applications, we recommend firing a test piece because high fire clays vary.

CC 102

Ivory Pearl