Underglaze Pencils & Pads

Underglaze Pencils

Made with lead-free ceramic colours. They can be used for graphic and design effects. The black pencil is ideal for the permanent marking of trials and will withstand stoneware temperatures. Manufacturer-recommended firing temperature for this range of pencils is 900°C – 1000°C. Some colours stable to 1100C Cone 02 but fading may occur with some colours at higher temperatures: Test before use. Sharpen with a good quality metal pencil sharpener or sharp knife.

Underglaze Pads

Potter's Pads are like a regular ink stamping pad, but contain an underglaze ink. Use regular rubber stamps to decorate or mark your pots. The black ink (for pale clays) can be fired from Cone 06 to Cone 9. The white ink (for dark clays) can be fired from Cone 06 to Cone 8. Approx. 1oz of ink in one pad. Refills available to special order. Minnesota Potter's Pads are AP (Non-Toxic).