Crafts The round brush, in its various sizes, can be considered to be the "workhorse" of ceramic decorations, since it is used in so many ways for so many different effects; indeed, the round brush is the one which comes immediately to mind when instructive articles refer to "a brush." As stated previously, round brushes come in several different styles, the names of some being indicative of their intended uses. While round brushes can be used in numerous ways, their greatest value is in design work.

Familiarity and practice with round brushes can open up a whole world of pleasure for the hobbyist who is willing to put forth a bit of effort. As in any endeavor, the results will be in direct proportion to the amount of time and practice involved.

The best way to become proficient with any tool - and a brush is a tool — is to explore its potential, and then to practice those findings until they become second nature. It is hoped that the following instructions will enable the hobbyist to enjoy to the fullest the satisfaction that acquaintance with design work can bring.

The best materials for practice are non-firing, opaque stains and/or poster paints and newsprint paper; newsprint paper is available in pads, and an 11" by 14" or larger size pad is recommended. The various brushstrokes should be made with brushes of different sizes, for observation of the effects each one is capable of producing. Once the basic brushstrokes have been mastered, they can be used with any type of color which can be used for the decoration of ceramic ware.




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May 19, 2012