1. Glazing
Not painting!

2. What is glaze?
Glaze is made up of Silica which melts to form glass, Alumina which keeps the glass from flowing too much, and a Flux which allows the silica to melt at lower temperatures. The proportion of these ingredients, plus colorants and firing of the kiln affect the color and opacity of the glaze.

3. Glaze Steps Prepare Application Clean Bottom Clean up
Record glaze names on sketch
Shake or stir glaze (glazes will stain)
Don’t pour more than you need into a dish $$$
Application
Don’t mix or overlap glazes
Brush 2-3 coats evenly (let dry between coats)
Clean finish at base and between glazes
Clean Bottom
Use a sponge to clean ANY glaze from the bottom
Glaze on bottom = will NOT be fired
Clean up
Wash brushes and return to closet; store bristles UP
Wash glaze off dishes and bottles
Return glazes to correct shelf

4. Glaze, Not Paint!

5. Test Tiles Choose glaze from test tiles Write down glaze name
Have a second choice

6. Glaze Shelves Yellow Red Blue Green Brushes Clear = White Black-Gray
Brown
Orange-Purple
Pink

7. Good Info on Glaze Labels

8. Good Info on Glaze Labels

9. Shake, Shake, Shake Stir, Stir, Stir

10. Clean Finish at Base

11. Messy Finish at Base

12. Glazes Next to each Other

13. Glaze Errors Glaze not mixed or correct consistency
Test tiles were not consulted

17. Common Problems “I can’t find my piece.”
Check other shelves
Double check
Ask Ms. Bennett
“I can’t find the glaze I want.”
Check with classmates currently glazing
“The glaze bottle is empty.”
Bring the empty bottle to Ms. Bennett