Hi,
I'm painting a ceramic-glazed plate using paints for fabric/ceramic & other surfaces. I wanted to test it...so I rubbed my finger against the paint; nothing happened, so I scratched it gently, and it started flaking off.
The paint instructions say that you have to blow-dry the surface after 24 hrs, which I haven't done as yet. Will that keep it from flaking?
If not, should I use a transparent varnish or lacquer? Can you plz recommend some names?
Also, I plan to use this plate as a serving dish....can food be safely kept on a varnished / lacquered surface or are there some other precautions I need to take?
Thanks.
2006-12-14 13:49:39 · 6 answers · asked by Peace 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Hand-painting over a glazed finish is for decorative purposes only. Even with blow-drying, the paint is NOT permanent and will flake if scratched or scrubbed. The paint may come off even if you wash it in a sink of soapy water. After you hand-paint, it should only be dusted. No, it cannot be used with food.
To get a permanent finish on ceramic or porcelain, it must be fired in a kiln with special paints.
2006-12-14 16:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by Newageseer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ceramic Varnish
2016-12-11 15:51:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are paints made for glass and glazed items which are dishwasher proof. Many craft stores sell them. Pebeo is the name. Experiment a little with some cheap things at home. Using that paint can be very time consuming, it takes a little practice to get good with it and you don't want to set yourself up for a bigger project than you meant to. It's not like normal paint. There are places that sell you greenware, which is pottery/ceramic stuff that is ready to decorate. You decorate it, then they fire it in their kiln so it becomes a finished product. You will probably only find those in larger cities. Try the phone book under Greenware
2016-05-24 07:13:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd advise what you suggest to not come in contact with food substances.
Ceramic is glazed/fired clay, which essentially creates Glass.
As a decorative piece, it will serve to clear coat the plate, but in that context it will Never be free to deny any wear or abrasions, no matter what you do.
Steven Wolf
2006-12-15 03:17:15 · answer #4 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to go to a ceramic shop and let them determine if the plate is ceramic or porcelain.a very special paint is used,and must be fired on in a very hot kiln.example,gold fired on dishes is real gold,but once fired on cannot be taken off,and i would fire gold with only other gold pieces using a special cone.now you are learning why fine china is so expensive.
2006-12-14 14:32:25 · answer #5 · answered by m.w.meredith@sbcglobal.net 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From what I have seen on TV, after you put any colors over ceramic, you have to glaze it and fire it again to keep the colors from coming off.
2006-12-14 13:59:17 · answer #6 · answered by tmarschall 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋