Glazing Ceramics

Glazevs

Underglaze

3 components of glaze

Glass formersFluxes (lower the firing temp.)Refractories (slows the flow)

GLAZESThe color in the jaris not the color after firing

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GLAZING

Apply 3 even flowing coats

Allow the glaze to dry between coats

Potters apply wax to pot bottom…

To keep glaze from sticking to the kiln shelfduring firing

GLAZESRemember to wipe the bottom of any ceramic work with a spongebefore placing glazed pieces in the kiln room

UNDERGLAZESJars or Pans

Can be applied Before the first firingOr after

UNDERGLAZES

Stay in placeWon’t runWhat you see is what you get after firing

Clear transparent glaze can be applied over itto apply shine and make the colors more vibrant