February 6, 2008
Glaze Recipes and Expert Tips for Great Pottery Glazing Results
 Always wipe bisqueware before firing to ensure a clean surface for the glaze to cling to, otherwise glaze can slide off an unwiped pot onto a kiln shelf during firing. |
In response to our recent features on using direct, stencil, and transfer approaches to achieve glazing patterns, many readers asked about the glazes that were used and where they could get the recipes. So, today, you’ll find recipes for three glazes used to illustrate the techniques detailed previously. You’ll also find some handy tips to keep in mind when you’re ready to get glazing! Sherman Hall, Co-host, Ceramic Arts Daily. |
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Glazing Tips Glazing very dry bisque surfaces can result in an extra-thick glaze application, because the moisture from the wet glaze is quickly absorbed into the dry bisque, causing a thick layer of glaze to adhere. Wiping the surface with a damp sponge before glazing yields a thinner glaze layer. Don’t use too much water, however, which may cause the glaze to run off the bisque resulting in a thin or uneven coat. The best sponges for glazing are the large wallpaper sponges sold at building supply stores. These sponges have small pores and are excellent for wiping wet glaze off pots. A large-pore sponge doesn’t last as long and leaves uneven edges. If you need to wipe glaze off your pot, do so while the glaze is still wet. Wet glaze is removed more easily and results in less staining than if you wait until the glaze is dry on the pot.
For more great glaze recipes, be sure to download your free copy of 33 Tried and True Glaze Recipes, one of many free resources from Ceramic Arts Daily. Glaze Recipes |
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Barbara | June 25th, 2009 at 11:49 am
There are no coloratns added to the Licorice Black or the Jade Green…..????? What’s up with that?
Thanks,
Barbara
ruth | June 26th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
sometimes talc acts as a colorant?
Steven | November 17th, 2009 at 8:05 am
Cone 6 Oxidation (Electric)
Steven | November 17th, 2009 at 8:06 am
That was a question above
Glenna | February 20th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
This recipe is the same as Xavier’s warm jade. The colorants are copper carbonate 4% and Rutile 6% cone 6 oxidation.
Glenna | February 24th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Licorice Black colorants - Red Iron Oxide 9% and Cobalt Oxide 1.2%
Matthew | February 28th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
will these work in electric kiln and how do you convert %into a form of measure