Stroke & Coat is the most versatile, easy to use and forgiving glaze in the market. Its virtually goof-proof for everyone, from the novice to the master ceramist. Stroke & Coat is the premier product to use in the One Fire or 1-2-3 Step method of decorating on bisque. How do I decorate with Stroke & Coat? Apply one coat for a translucent look and three coats for an opaque look. You get great coverage, even when applying light colors over dark colors. Stroke & Coat does not run or bleed, regardless of how it is applied. Colors can be layered or butted up against other colors. Use for precise design work or layered with other glazes for majolica projects. Not the conventional user? Thin it with water and spray apply with a spray bottle. Or create a dimensional look by using in a detailer bottle. Other techniques that can be used with Stroke & Coat include marbleizing, spattering and sponging, anything your heart desires. Do I have to use clear glaze to achieve a glossy finish? Stroke & Coat, because of their formulation, fire glossy and do not require a clear glaze application. But, if desired, they are compatible with a clear glaze in one firing. Is Stroke & Coat designed only for bisque? Theres no need to buy a separate glaze for each clay body you work with. Apply Stroke & Coat to greenware, bisque, earthenware or stoneware. Stroke and Coats unique composition will fit high expansion talc bodies to low expansion stonewares . . . all without crazing or shivering. When applying Stroke & Coat to greenware, do not glaze the bottom of the piece so that the gases can escape. What should Stroke & Coat be fired to? While the majority of glazes are designed to mature at shelf cone 06, Stroke & Coat performs well up to cone 9 & 10. Unlike some glazes where overfiring by one or two cone difference means having washed out color, Stroke & Coat maintains its color, vibrancy & quality surface.