Does stroke and coat underglaze need clear coat?

I have used Stroke and Coat for years in my hobby classes. It actually fires to a glossy finish by itself, so a clear glaze is optional. But if you have left any unpainted clay areas on the piece, you will definitely need a clear coat over those spots to seal them.

I panicked so much on my first project because I forgot the clear coat and thought my entire piece would be ruined in the kiln. But it came out perfectly shiny and colorful! It's totally normal, as these glazes are designed to be self-glazing.

Pottery is a great stress buster for managing my high blood pressure. Regarding the glaze, Stroke and Coat is self-glazing and fires shiny, so you can skip the clear coat. Just make sure you check the firing temperature guidelines for your specific clay.

Hey, I just finished a couple of ceramic bowls last week. You don't need a clear coat if you did 3 solid layers of Stroke and Coat because it glazes itself. But if you only did 1 thin layer for a watercolor effect, then definitely apply clear glaze on top.

Strictly speaking, you don't need a clear coat because Stroke and Coat has glaze in it and dries glossy. However, if you are making dinnerware like mugs or plates, I highly recommend adding a zinc-free clear glaze on top for better durability and food safety.