Porcelaine 150 Tips And Techniques

	Step 1: Clean the surface thoroughly with soapy water or alcohol and draw your patterns or marks with a soft pencil.
	Step 2: Stir the paint thoroughly and start colouring. To make the paint more fluid, use Porcelaine150 thinner, not water. Allow to dry for at least 24 hours or more if the paint is thick.
	Step 3: Place the object in a cold oven. Set the temperate to 150°C. When the temperate is reached, allow to bake for 35 minutes. Turn off the oven and allow the item to cool gradually to prevent cracking. Item is now dishwasher safe.

Housekeeping and Other Tips

• Keep work area clean and dust-free to prevent contamination of paints.
• Wash and dry all surfaces to be painted.
• Dry sponges and brushes well before dipping into paints to minimise diluting the paints. Paints that are diluted are less water-resistant after baking.
• Paints dry fairly quickly. It is advisable to dispense a little at a time and refill only as necessary to prevent wastage.
• Before use, stir a new bottle of paint with a clean stick.
• Wash sponges and brushes immediately after use. They can then be reused.
• Test out new techniques on a piece of plastic or tile before applying it on the actual surface.
• Wipe the nozzles of the outliner tunes and application bottles clean before replacing their caps.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why did the colours brown on baking??

   - The baking time was either too long or the oven temperature was too high.

2. How can I lighten the colours?

   - Mix them with the gloss medium. Do not exceed 1/3 medium to 2/3 paint.

3. What is the matt medium for?

   - To obtain a matt appearance. Mix with paint to use.

4. How can I dilute the paint?

   - Use the thinner. Do not add water as this would reduce the resistance to washing.

5. Can I paint on slightly porous objects, e.g. terracotta?

   - Yes, first apply the filler undercoat, allow to dry for 24 hours, then apply the paint.

6. Why did the paint form bubbles after baking??

   - The paint was not allowed to dry for long enough. Or the surface is too porous.

7. The paints did not resist dishwashing very well! Why?

   - Several possibilites: a) surface was not degreased properly with alcohol; b) paints were diluted with water or c) baking temperature or duration were not observed.