Sunday 10 June 2012

Problems:

Time constraints when creating pottery
Time Constraints in using the kiln to use lazer tran
Creating something for a conceptual purpose rather than just aesthetic design
Problems with using different varnishes on the cheaper inkjet lazer train Peeling off the lazer tran or leaving the plate looking dirty
Problems of underestimating the occupacity of lazer tran on my bottles and there fore ruining the design a bit
I originally wanted to hang my plates in the same way as my bottles but tying string round aplate discretely is difficult

Process:

Lazer tran usually it printed onto using a lazer printer then is dampend and placed in the kiln to fire it then melts onto the surface of the plate. I used an inkjet lazer tran this you print onto with an injet printer wet the paper till the backing comes off and place on the desired object you then wait for the lazer tran to dry and use a oil based varnish or laceur. I used a spray laceur at first but did not liek the weird bumpy finish it left on top of the plate. i decided to by a clear ceramics varnish to paint on. This did not turn out to work as when i varnished it it would peel off the lazer tran. i found an inbetween and used the spray as an initial coat and the varnish to give a smooth texture.

Despite the problems i have found away around them and created something i would consider a definite success!

Final Result:




















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