Axner TM-600 Black Underglaze Pen

Glaze in the Axner Underglaze Pen Series. Available in 1 fl. oz. applicator pens and 2 fl. oz. refills.

Axner Underglaze Pens were developed for cone 05 and 06 firings, however most of the colors do quite well at much higher temperatures. Our own testing has yielded the following results:

• Cone 06-04: Black color remains strong and vibrant.
• Cone 6: Black color remains strong and vibrant.
• Cone 10: Black color remains strong and vibrant.

Like our Axner Glaze/Overglaze Pens, Axner Underglaze Pens are simple and easy to use. They are easy to clean and difficult to clog. They are refillable and they come with four different metal tip sizes... Extra Fine (0.3mm), Fine (0.5mm), Medium (0.7mm), and Bold (0.9mm). The $6.95 price includes one of each of the four different pen tips and two cleaning wires.

One oz. of glaze covers approximately 30 square inches. One 6" x 6" tile uses less than 1 oz. underglaze and just a bit more than one ounce glaze. One 8" x 8" tile uses almost 2 oz. glaze.

Axner Underglaze Pen Instructions:
Axner Underglaze Pens are simple devices that are easy to use. The metal tips are kept clean and open with a metal pin. Keep this metal pin in the tip when the pen is not in use. If your tip does become clogged, run the pin and water through it to clean the passage way. Or for the easiest cleaning results, buy an Axner Precision Trailing Bottle and fill it with water. Place a pen tip on it and squeeze the water out to get a perfectly cleaned tip.

When you first get your Axner Underglaze Pen you may need to vigorously shake it in order to get the underglaze to an even consistency. If your pen sits for weeks or months unused you may have to repeat this procedure again.

When using the Axner Underglaze Pen, maintain a small amount of squeezing pressure on the pen as you move the tip over the clay surface. Once underglaze is applied it can still be manipulated on your clay form. You can spread it with your finger or with other tools. Thus you can maintain sharply defined lines as well as soft and shaded areas. In short, your decorating process can be similar to other paint, pastel or chalk processes.

The metal tips of the Axner Underglaze Pen create their own thread as they screw onto the plastic tip of the pen. The top of the pen may be unscrewed so that the pen may be refilled with replacement Axner Underglaze.

Note: Only food safe if a food-safe clear glaze is applied over these underglazes.