
Orange Essence Medium
Orange essence is a solvent used to mix powdered ceramic pigments and create a smooth, workable paint. It is derived from the peel of oranges and has a slow evaporation rate, allowing artists more time to blend and work with their colors before they dry.
Uses of Orange Essence in Porcelain Painting
1. Mixing Medium: It helps dissolve dry pigments into a paintable consistency.
2. Blending and Shading: Due to its slow-drying nature, it allows for better control in shading and softening brush strokes.
3. Oil Painting Technique: It is commonly used in traditional porcelain painting methods where oil-based mediums are preferred over water-based ones.
4. Cleaner: It can also be used to clean brushes after painting.
How to Mix Orange Essence with Porcelain Pigments
Materials Needed:
Porcelain painting pigments (powdered form)
Orange essence
Porcelain painting medium (such as copaiba balsam or other oil-based mediums, optional)
Palette knife or small spatula
Glazed tile or glass palette (for mixing)
Fine brushes
Step-by-Step Mixing Process:
1. Prepare Your Palette:
Place a small amount (pea-sized) of powdered pigment onto a glazed tile or glass surface.
Add Orange Essence Gradually:
Using a dropper or brush, add a few drops of orange essence to the pigment. Start with a small amount you can always add more if needed.
Mix Thoroughly:
Use a palette knife or spatula to blend the pigment and orange essence until you get a smooth, lump-free paste.
The consistency should be similar to a thick cream or oil paint.
4. Adjust Consistency:
If the mixture is too thick, add more orange essence drop by drop.
If its too thin, add a bit more pigment.
5. Optional: Add a Medium for More Control
Some painters mix in copaiba balsam or another porcelain painting medium to improve the flow and adhesion of the paint.
6. Test the Mixture:
Use a fine brush to test the consistency on a sample tile or plate.
Adjust as needed before applying it to your porcelain piece.
7. Painting & Drying:
The paint will dry slowly due to the oil base, allowing for smooth blending.
Once finished, let the piece dry before firing in a kiln at the recommended temperature (usually 750-850C for traditional porcelain painting).
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