Glazes - Application Techniques (35)

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how thick should your glaze be sprayed on and how do you tell if it is that thick?

I'm getting tired of the common "hose and hope" strategy. in Mastering Cone 6 Glazes they point out that one of the most difficult things…

Started by Lawrence Weathers

13 Apr 14, 2014
Reply by Jennifer Arthur

From raku to stoneware

Hi every one, I have a dilema. I have been producing this lotus pattern with Raku quite successfully.I would really like to be able to do t…

Started by Jennifer Arthur

4 Mar 27, 2014
Reply by Jennifer Arthur

info on Steve Hanson glazing

trying to gain some information on the glazing process used by Steve Hansen. If you can help direct me, I would appreciate it.  thanks - ca…

Started by Carl Ray Crutchfield

1 Feb 23, 2014
Reply by Norm Stuart

Make your own spray gun for less than $10 & change glazes in mere seconds.

For those who haven't seen it already, here is a video that explains how to make a brilliantly simple and wonderfully versatile  spray gun…

Started by Belinda Willis

7 Feb 14, 2014
Reply by Lawrence Weathers

Urgent - Please Help Me - I'm Starting

Good morning all     My name is Maria, I live in Portugal. I am a beginner in ceramic and need everyone's help.  I need to buy my stuff to…

Started by Maria Correia

2 Sep 27, 2013
Reply by Maria Correia

Bubbles in my glaze

I'm getting bubbles in my glaze. I can't seem to figure out what the cause is. Need help!

Started by Paul Nicholas

3 Aug 26, 2013
Reply by Brian Guffey

Engobe Or Underglaze?

What is the liquid used in this slide. Engobe or Underglaze?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PyKDYCNzF4

Started by Maria Correia

1 Aug 13, 2013
Reply by Norm Stuart

cratering problem

This is a modification of a glaze from Glazes Cone 6 by M Bailey It gives a real nice matt blue break where thick and  matt green where thi…

Started by Robert Coyle

4 Jul 15, 2013
Reply by Robert Coyle

Pot Decoration Trials On Computer

One day when I was feeling square I made a squarish mug. Had no idea of what decoration, or how it was to be glazed. So I thought about ta…

Started by John Forstall

5 May 1, 2013
Reply by scott kelly

A glaze spraying tutorial, online, in pdf form

Here is a link to a wonderful glaze spraying booklet produced by an Aussie, Roger Graham. It contains references to Australian companies, m…

Started by Belinda Willis

9 Jan 7, 2013
Reply by George Lewter

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