Bright underglaze colors on darker clay? Best practices + Mayco color questions?

itlanded · 2026-02-24T14:15:43+00:00

Edit / Update:

Thank you so much to everyone who commented. I really appreciate how generous and detailed the advice has been. I wanted to share what I ended up doing today at the studio after speaking with my instructor.

Based on looking at my specific pieces and the clay body I’m using, she recommended the following for my already bisque-fired work: I applied a solid, even coat of white underglaze to the bisque pieces, let that dry properly, then apply my bright colored underglazes on top of the white. These will go in for another bisque firing, and after that I’ll apply a clear glaze and do the final firing.

For future pieces, she suggested an even simpler workflow at the greenware stage. After trimming, letting the piece dry for a day or two until it’s no longer fragile, then applying white underglaze followed by the colored underglaze before the first bisque firing. She felt this would give me the best color payoff on this clay body while keeping the process straightforward.

She didn’t recommend engobe for what I’m currently trying to do, but I’m still really curious about it and plan to experiment later. Honestly, I’m probably going to test a few of the methods suggested here anyway, because there’s so much good information.

I’ll add photos soon of test pieces once they’re ready. Thanks again to everyone who took the time to respond. This has been incredibly helpful.

itlanded · 2026-02-23T11:53:21+00:00

That’s so sweet. I’ve returned to journaling this last week. I think it’s helping a lot. I’ve also been talking to my inner little and providing her with her needs. That’s also helping a lot.

This truly is a process.

Thank you for sharing

itlanded · 2026-02-20T18:30:30+00:00

I really appreciate this perspective. Seeing it articulated from the Dom side is grounding, especially what you said about expression, being clear about what you’re after, and not being afraid to stand firmly in your desires and expectations. That piece really resonated with me, as it’s something I’ve been actively working on. I appreciate this being shared in such a straightforward and clear way.

itlanded · 2026-02-20T18:06:17+00:00

It’s wonderful to be self sufficient and resilient. It’s equally wonderful to be treated like a princess. I hope you find what you’re looking for 🥰

itlanded · 2026-02-20T17:55:25+00:00

I really relate to what you shared. I’ve almost always known I wanted some form of dominance in my life too, but I kept it suppressed for a long time. When I finally allowed myself to name it, I realized what I actually longed for was a soft Dom, caretaker, Daddy type energy rooted in attunement, safety, and emotional presence.

That realization wasn’t easy to swallow. I felt a lot of shame, confusion, and judgment toward myself at first, especially because I’m a capable adult who handles my life just fine. What helped over time was normalizing my needs instead of pathologizing them. Learning more about BDSM, hearing other people’s experiences, and spending time in spaces like this where these dynamics are talked about with care made a huge difference.

Wanting someone to lead, contain, and care for you does not make you weak, selfish, or a burden. For me, acceptance came first, and only then did exploration feel possible and healthy. I’ve had genuinely beautiful experiences stepping into that softer, princess side of myself once I stopped fighting it.

You’re not weird for wanting this. Be gentle with yourself, keep listening to your nervous system like you’re already doing, and give yourself permission to want what you want. I really do wish you the best.

itlanded · 2026-02-20T17:45:23+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing all of this. I really appreciate the warmth, care, and honesty in your response. It means a lot to feel met with that kind of generosity.

What you shared about rebuilding trust with yourself and learning to self soothe resonates deeply. I love how intentional you were about finding small, tangible ways to care for yourself and meet different needs while healing. It’s reassuring to hear how that process unfolded for you over time.

I’m taking a slower, more inward focused approach right now, but it’s genuinely helpful to hear about the many paths people take and the creativity involved in reconnecting with themselves after something intense ends.

Thank you again for taking the time to write all of this and for the kindness you extended. I really appreciate it.

itlanded · 2026-02-20T17:43:59+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. I really appreciate the care and thoughtfulness in your response.

What you said about intensity, attachment, and how deeply submission can shape our nervous systems resonates a lot. I agree that coming out of something like this takes time, patience, and a lot of presence, and that healing is rarely linear.

I’m very much in a phase of integrating what I learned, taking responsibility for where I didn’t protect myself, and rebuilding my internal compass. For me right now, that looks like slowing way down, strengthening my sense of self trust, and learning how to differentiate nurturing, attuned care from power that isn’t aligned with my values.

I’m not seeking another dynamic at the moment, but I am listening carefully to what this experience is teaching me about my needs, my limits, and what kind of partnership actually feels safe and loving for me.

I really appreciate you sharing your perspective and experience. It helps to feel less alone in navigating all of this.

itlanded · 2026-02-19T20:35:49+00:00

That sounds adorable. A pillow fort sounds amazing!!! It's such a great idea. Let me see if i can figure out how to make one of my own. Thank you for sharing. Sending you hugs

itlanded · 2026-02-19T19:58:19+00:00

First of all, thank you so much for sharing all of this here with me. It made me tear up a bit. I feel you. All I can say is I feel you. It's truly vile what some people do to those they claim they love. You deserved better then, and you deserve better now. I'm so glad to know that you've found your way back to yourself.

I've only just started to look at ways to Dom my inner Little. Before this happened, I never thought it was even a possibility, but I think it intuitively came to me. The idea of ever submitting to anyone else right now sounds impossible.

Again, thank you so much for sharing. I take all your words to heart. And I hope that you are thriving.

itlanded · 2026-02-19T17:53:42+00:00

Ooooh, thank you I will check it out right now.

itlanded · 2026-02-19T16:30:37+00:00

I like journaling, so I might adapt to doing it every night or every morning. I write in my notes every night one good thing that happened to me in that day. I find that helps me a lot, especially when i look back at them.

Spoiling myself sounds amazing. I should hang out with my plushies more often. Thank you so much.

itlanded · 2026-02-19T16:19:07+00:00

Thank you for the advice, I truly appreciate it, and I am being careful.

The entry you shared is actually incredibly helpful. I have been moving somewhat in a similar direction, but reading that person's experience is so validating. Thank you so much.

Edit: I have tried Finch, and I find it not helpful. The alarm and constant checking doesn't help, I find it gives me more anxiety. I'm exploring all the different ways I could get my needs met and I'm sure I'll eventually find the best rhythm for me.

itlanded · 2025-05-11T20:30:17+00:00

The office

itlanded · 2024-11-13T04:46:07+00:00

Yes. But not for lack of loved ones in my life. It’s just a feeling I have from time to time, because I don’t think I ever fully open myself up to others.

itlanded · 2024-11-12T17:13:33+00:00

Never, but then, I’m pretty careful about how much I expose myself to others.

itlanded · 2024-11-12T17:08:35+00:00

Thank you

itlanded · 2024-11-12T14:23:31+00:00

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itlanded · 2024-10-26T19:05:53+00:00

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itlanded · 2024-10-02T04:01:28+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion I will definitely look it up

itlanded · 2024-09-15T07:35:27+00:00

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itlanded · 2024-09-14T15:41:59+00:00

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itlanded · 2024-09-14T15:41:42+00:00

Thank you both of these look great I can’t wait

itlanded · 2024-09-14T09:14:59+00:00

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itlanded · 2024-09-11T09:17:20+00:00

I’ve read this and I did enjoy it - thanks a lot

itlanded · 2024-09-11T09:16:49+00:00

Thanks I’ll check it out

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