This is an example of a glass jar covered in clay. The wooden lid has a rubber ring for a tight fit. The decorative "button" on the lid was cured then glued in place. The lid could have been covered as the rubber ring can be removed. Many glass jars with glass lids (canister type jars, etc.) have the harder plastic attached to the lid piece to make the jar airtight. These can often be removed as well if you want to cover the glass lid. Be sure you are able to remove the plastic ring and replace it prior to covering with clay!
I especially like covering glass jars, bottles, vases, etc. as the clay clings nicely to the glass (as stated before), as portions of the glass can be left uncovered for interest (especially if the glass is colored rather than clear), stained glass paints can be incorporated onto the piece nicely, and the colors of the clay can be seen through the glass from the inside. Also, a glass jar can be used to store wrapped candies and such after the inside has been cleaned as opposed to a clay-only container. Although I don't recommend any container with clay applied be used in direct contact with food. I would use a decorative bowl to hold fruit or something as long as the inside of the bowl was not covered with clay -- only the outside.
One thing I have not tested, however...if any item covered in clay would hold up in the dishwasher. If anyone reading has tested this, I would love to know the results!
More to come...
Very pretty piece. When ISve covered glass things I get air bubbles in it. Do u have any tips for preventing this?
ReplyDeleteThank you! Air bubbles can be an issue when you're using a "sheet" of clay to cover a surface of any size. If you start to lay it down on the surface at one end/side and smooth it as you lay it down all the way to the other end/side that will eliminate many of the air bubbles and just about all of the big ones. A few small bubbles may still appear. These can be removed by making a hole in the bubble with a pin (as small as possible) then smoothing over the hole with your finger (very lightly and repeatedly). Too much pressure will push the clay and make a "dent" and your clay will be uneven. Patience and a light touch are the key. If the clay is textured with a pattern this can help disguise the area, but can also cause another issue if smoothing the hole destroys the design. The thicker the sheet of clay, the easier it is to avoid bubbles. Just keep practicing!
ReplyDeleteI hope this helps. If you have any further questions, please post.