How to . . .
Here are a few hints & tips on how best to use the equipment in your Hire & Fire kit.
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Wipe down your pottery with a damp sponge. Do not soak it.
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To avoid any issues in the glazing process, please wash your hands before starting and keep the pottery away from food & drink.
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You can use the fine tip felt pen to draw a design on your pottery. This is just a guide for you and it will burn off during firing. Please try and avoid pencils, these can contain oils and cause issues when glazing.
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Please try not to waste paint, only use what you need and keep adding if you need it.
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Light colours first, dark colours on top.
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For a solid coverage of paint, paint it 3 times. No more. . .
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For a quick texture background, you can use a clean dry sponge.
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When using stamps, paint them thinly with a dark colour.
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Any parts of your pottery left blank will have a clear glaze over it.
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Only use the paints provided.
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Once you have finished painting, let it dry fully and wrap in newspaper.
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Please wash all equipment in warm soapy water.