FAQs

What is overglaze?

Overglaze, also referred to as luster, is a third firing typically fired between △020 and △017. Overglaze + luster are applied to glaze fired work. Luster in particular can be expensive and tricky, but when you get a win, you get a win.

Should I provide my own luster?

The studio will provide Mother of Pearl, and you are responsible for purchasing your own gold. I’d highly recommend sharing a bottle with fellow members and the slack channel will be a great place to work that out. 

If you’d like to order your luster from Clay Art Center, where we LOVE to give our business, you can call, place an order, pay over the phone, and we can pick it up for you on either 6/11 or 6/18.  

What about overglaze decals? 

They’re welcome here too! Just email court directly. 

How many pieces can I bring?

Each sign up includes enough space in the kiln for one medium sized piece (think a 9in diameter bowl) or three small pieces (mugs, cups, ring dishes, you get the idea). NO WORK TALLER THAN 8 inches. 

What if I want to luster fire more work?

You’re in luck! We’ll plan to run a 3rd firing once per month from this point on.

Members are also more than welcome to request their own firings in our small kiln if you fall in love with the process and would like to produce a larger batch of luster or overglaze work. Just email court, and we can figure something out! 

We HIGHLY recommend firing some test pieces before doing this, which is what this community firing is perfect for. 

When should I glaze my work?

If you’re using the studio provided MOP, it will be on site as of Tuesday 6/11. Debra and Madison will be your best resources for luster application related questions.

The best time to find Debra is during her her 6-8 Tuesday night open studios.

Madison will hold an luster glaze session on 6/23 from 12-1pm.

All work must be dropped off by end of day 6/28.