Brushes * Clay Shapers * Pens
- #12 or #14 Kazan Squirrel Brush
- #6 Flat Kazan Squirrel or Sable Brush
- #8 Flat Kazan Squirrel or Sable Brush
- #2 Flat Kazan Squirrel or Sable Brush
- Chisel Tip Wipe Out Tool (Clay Shaper)ea.
Clay Shapers are available in other shapes. The chisel
shape seems to be the tool we use the most in class.
- Fine point calligraphy pen
Available in craft and art stores.
Oils * Potions * Cleaners
Miscellaneous Supplies
- 4"x 4" or 6" x 6" Tile for mixing paint
- Fine Point Sharpie Marker
- Small Dish for Mineral Oil
- Stylus (Available at craft stores)
- China Marker
- Cotton Rags
- Pallet for mixed paint
- toothpicks (optional)
- Cotton Swabs (optional)
- Tracing Paper
- Graphite Paper
- Crayon (any color)
- Jar/with lid for Brush Cleaner.
Available in Art supply stores or
A hand made jar w/lid & screen is available
for purchase in class.I can teach you how to
make your own inexpensive brush cleaner jar as well.
China Paint and/or Glass Paint
I understand the need to keep expenses lower, I encourage new students
to purchase a small supply of colors and then build
on their color inventory as needed. Following is a list of recommended colors.
- American Beauty.........$8.95
(Optional--you will want this color sooner or later.:))
- Black Grape
- Sap Green
- Brown Green
- Darkest Green
- Rich Brown
- Pecan Yellow Brown #2
- Mixing Yellow
- Yellow Brown
- Pompadour
- Flux if you are painting on glass
Surfaces for Painting
- China Blanks—Available on line and some big box stores. Refer to the list of suppliers for specialty porcelain items here..
- Porcelain or china recycled from a flea market or garage sale.
- Field Tile—Assemble a grouping of hardware store tiles and create a mural or paint on one tile.
- Glass--Inexpensive Glass.
Avoid leaded glass crystal.
Look for recycled glass items and window glass.
Please avoid bringing these items to class.
- Do not use leaded crystal because it can melt in the kiln.
- Blown glass ornaments without a hole for air to escape is iffy and can explode in the kiln.
- Do not fire rock or stones because they can have pockets of water and explode in the kiln.
Explosions in the kiln cause costly damage to the kiln firebrick lining and elements.
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