I started glazing today. It’s such a long and slow process for me. I am not sure why it takes me so long but it does. I used to brush on all my glazes because I couldn’t get the formula to not crack when drying on the pot. After much testing I found a combination of materials addedto my formulas allowed for a more smoothly flowing glaze that I can pour and it doesn’t crack when drying on the pot. Even though pouring is quicker it still takes me more time to glaze than it does to make and trim a vessel. This weekend I’ll be firing a few glaze loads with various temperature adjustments per load. I’m excited about seeing how some of these turn out. That excitement helps keep me going!!!!

hi michael!
nice to check in with you!
i know what you mean about glazing, it is not as romantic as the rest of the process but obviously as important. why is that so hard for some of us to get?! man, i so feel it though, that’s why i was so into wood firing for so long i think.
anyways, your glazes make your pieces, so keep it up!!!
best.v.
Comment by vicki — July 15, 2010 @ 11:25 pm
Hey Vicki!
Thanks for the empathy!!! I keep reminding myself that it is the glaze that really does make the piece! The form is very important but the glaze is what sets the form off! So, I’m keeping at it!
Comment by Michael Hamlin-Smith — July 20, 2010 @ 9:50 pm