Underglaze Batik

Step 1

Draw a simple design on a bisque tile using AMACO Black Underglaze Pencil.

Step 2

Paint white glue over the lines.

Step 3

Once the glue is dry, brush on the lightest Velvet Underglaze color where desired.

Step 4

Use a wet brush to wipe over the design and remove any excess underglaze then brush on white glue everywhere you want to remain yellow in the design. Let this dry thoroughly.

Step 5

Brush on the next color. Using a damp brush, gently remove the excess from areas where the glue resist was applied.

Step 6

Once the underglaze has dried, apply a coat of white glue everywhere you want the color to remain. Let the white glue resist dry completely before the next step.

Step 7

When the resist is completely dry, use a wet brush to blend color around your design. Don’t over-wet the areas of dry glue resist.

Step 8

Let the water dry. Paint white glue on the background leaving a small space around the design.

Step 9

Brush on a coat of Jet Black Velvet Underglaze (or another contrasting color of Velvet Underglaze) and let it sit on the surface for a couple of minutes.

Step 10

Hold the tile under running water to rinse off the excess underglaze.

Step 11

Fire unglazed tile to Cone 06-04 to “burn off” the resist (with bisque or low-fire glaze load). Apply AMACO LG-10 Clear Transparent Glaze and fire to Cone 05 at medium speed.

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