Glazing

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Intro. 3d art
 What is Glaze?
 Glaze is a thick liquid applied to
bisqueware and fired.
 Glaze is composed of:
 The fluxes help the glaze to melt in the heat.
 The refractories that increase the viscosity
and stability of the glaze, allowing it to stick to
the ware.
 The glass former, aka silica
 Why do you Glaze?
 To add color
 To waterproof
 Give surface decoration and
treatment
 Give a smooth surface
 Types of Glazes
 Matte or Glossy
 Opaque or Transparent

 Low- Fire (Cones 015 - 1)

 Mid- Fire (Cone 2 - 7)
 High- Fire (Cone 8 -13)
 Commercially
Produced Glazes
 Opaque  Transparent
 Gloss White  Dark Cobalt
 Black Nite  Copper Brown
 Denim  Golden Yellow
 New Albany Brown  Luster Green
 Rust Red  Clear
 Straw Tan
 How do you apply
Glaze?
 Dip, using tongs
 Brush, using a glaze brush
 Pour, using a glaze cup
other Techniques of
adding color
 Underglazes - A colorant applied to
bisqueware with a brush that requires a
transparent glaze over it.
 Mason stains - a chemical colorant added
to clay or slip before a bisquefire
 Wax Resist
 - A hot wax is applied before glazing so
that glaze can easily be removed from
areas it will touch kiln shelf
 To be used on foot and base before glazing,
but can also produce lovely decorative results
 Use only WAX BRUSH to brush wax on, “once a
wax brush, always a wax brush”
 Dry footing
 Instead of using a wax resist, the
other option is the use a wet sponge
and wipe the bottoms clean. It is
easier to do so while the glaze is still
wet on your object.
 Steps
1. Plan
 box project
 You will choose one glaze
 Wax bottom and flange
 Stir glaze
 Dip
 Wipe off bottom and flange
 Wipe off raised areas of textured
surface
 mugs
 Starting tomorrow, you will transfer
your design
 Use (a minimum of 3 colors)
underglazes with a brush as directed
 Wax bottom
 Dip into “clear” glaze
2. Bisque Fire
3. Rinse
4. Wax on base and foot
5. Ask questions
6. Wipe wax areas with a wet
sponge
 Tips
1. Stir glaze, slip, underglaze
thoroughly
2. Finger Test
3. Always put lids back on to avoid
contamination
4. Glaze insides first
5. Aim for an even coat of glaze
6. Clean up after yourself