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I have a piece of ceramic that is painted a light blue(the whole thing).  What has it been painted with and what can I do with it now.  For example is it a glaze that has been painted on it? If so what now.
Thank you
Gail

Answer
I am not sure of what your question is.
You have a blue ceramic piece of what Pot, Figure, Toilet, Basin ?and what would you think you could do with it?
The blue comes more than likely from cobalt which is the usual ingredient used for obtaining the color blue. it is difficult to know if it is a glaze without seeing the piece.
I am sorry i cant help more, its just i don't know what it is you want to know

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I can answer most questions relating to the making of figurative ceramics. i can answer some questions on the qualities of the types of clay that is suitable I can answer some questions on firing and drying techniques I can answer some questions relating to decoration

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I have been a figurative ceramicist for 10 years

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Master of Ceramics, Royal College of Art Ba Hons, Ceramics, First Class Honours

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