Lori Wilkinson on mon 14 oct 96
For over a year now I have not been able to dip or pour large bowls and
platters due to a bone disease and find I am now having trouble glazing
smaller cups and bowl the same way for the same reason. Even though I
prefer pit firing-fuming I do have a lot of glazes I mixed and once in a
while would like to glaze something. My question is, "What can I add and
how much to be able to brush these glazes or should I just forget it." I
airbrush some but that is not always possible either due to the weather and
does not work well on smaller pieces.
Sure would appreciate some input. TIA
Lori Wilkinson in Roswell NM where it still feels like summer even though a
few leaves have turned golden.
lorwilk@lookingglass.net
Kirk Morrison on mon 14 oct 96
On 14 Oct 96 at 9:03, Lori Wilkinson wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> For over a year now I have not been able to dip or pour large bowls and
> platters due to a bone disease and find I am now having trouble glazing
> smaller cups and bowl the same way for the same reason. Even though I
> prefer pit firing-fuming I do have a lot of glazes I mixed and once in a
> while would like to glaze something. My question is, "What can I add and
> how much to be able to brush these glazes or should I just forget it." I
> airbrush some but that is not always possible either due to the weather and
> does not work well on smaller pieces.
>
> Sure would appreciate some input. TIA
>
> Lori Wilkinson in Roswell NM where it still feels like summer even though a
> few leaves have turned golden.
>
> lorwilk@lookingglass.net
>
Ma'am
If you would be so, good as to email me I would be willing to try to
help you, I can not promise anything, but I have been spending almost
the last 3 years of my life to adapting things so I can work, do to a
serious back injury and arthritis in my hand. If you feel I might be of
service to you let me know.
Your Servant
Kirk Morrison
LINDA BLOSSOM on mon 14 oct 96
Dear Lori,
Why do you have to add anything to the glazes in order to brush them on? I
think all you need is a brush and maybe try some practice tiles to get a
feel for thickness. I have brushed almost everything I do because I single
fire.
Linda Blossom
2366 Slaterville Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
blossom@lightlink.com
http://www.artscape.com
607-539-7912
Lori Wilkinson on tue 15 oct 96
At 10:22 PM 10/14/96 EDT, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Dear Lori,
>
>Why do you have to add anything to the glazes in order to brush them on? I
>think all you need is a brush and maybe try some practice tiles to get a
>feel for thickness. I have brushed almost everything I do because I single
>fire.
>
>
>
>
>
>Linda Blossom
>2366 Slaterville Rd.
>Ithaca, NY 14850
>blossom@lightlink.com
>http://www.artscape.com
>607-539-7912
>
Thank you Linda and all that have responded to my post. The problem is that
when I try to brush on the glaze I have made for dipping the second coat
seems to lift off the first or it dries on unevenly not at all like
commercial glazes. I just thought there was something I might mix with
water and add or add directly to the glaze to get a smoother or more even
flow between the brush and pot.
Lori
LINDA BLOSSOM on tue 15 oct 96
Dear Lori,
Depending on the size of the piece you are glazing, you may need to glaze
half or less at a time. I usually glaze 2-3 coats, depending on the glaze
and the thickness. I try to keep the thickness to that of heavy cream.
The second coat goes on when the shine disappears from the first coat. If
there is a third coat, there usually isn't a problem since there is enough
water already. However, if you are glazing bisque, it is much drier and
thirstier than greenware. If you are going to be brushing, why not try
single firing. I always add veegum or cmc, binders to help keep the glaze
on, and I fire slowly, about 75-90 degrees centigrade per hour. I have
never found a glaze that would not work on single fire work and use
probably a hundred different glazes that I mix. Brushing on greenware is a
lot easier than on bisque.
Linda Blossom
2366 Slaterville Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
blossom@lightlink.com
http://www.artscape.com
607-539-7912
Keith Chervenak on tue 15 oct 96
Lori,
I've been brushing my raku glazes for a while now and I find that
by thinning them with water I can get good flow from the brush and fairly
even coverage with 3-4 coats. Haven't had any trouble with the prior layer
lifting unless it is still damp. I usually make sure coat one is dry
before coat two, etc. I also stir frequently to keep things from settling
out. I was wondering in terms of dipping, have you tried using any
"tools" to aid you in holding the pot. For instance, metal plate holders
are handy for dipping tile. Perhaps there are other household items out
there that can help you "get a grip", if that's the problem. Good luck-
Keith
Keith Chervenak
kac2@po.cwru.edu
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A.
June Perry on tue 15 oct 96
Dear Lori:
A second coat will lift off the first coat if you let the first coat dry too
much. You may want to apply the second coat as soon as the first one loses
its wet shine and can be handled without the glaze rubbing off.
Regards,
June
K. Lorensen on wed 16 oct 96
Lori,
I recently learned about an additive that can be
added to glazes to assist when brushing. It is
called CMC. It looks like cooking oil, but makes
the glaze flow nicer off the brush, and dry slower,
making detail painting much easier.
Hope this helps!
Carie Lorensen
Seattle, WA
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