Joyce Lee on thu 15 jan 98
I have a similar sprayer ordered from Bailey's with attachable plastic
containers for glaze storage. The sprayer screws onto the container. I
think this specific item was new with Bailey's last year. My experience
with spraying is extremely limited (4 times) but, for what it's worth, I
like the equipment. So far, so good.
Joyce
In the Mojave
Joyce Lee on fri 16 jan 98
In reply to those who asked direct, the jelly jar spray gun I use is
from Bailey's and you can purchase extra interchangeable quart plastic
jars for storing glazes. Some asked, "What is a Bailey's?" Sorry, I
should have said it's from Bailey Ceramic Supply in Kingston, N.Y.
1-800-431-6067. It works for me because of the storage system and
because it doesn't clog.
Joyce
Not cleaning the studio in the Mojave
David Hendley on sat 17 jan 98
In Texas anyway,
a 'jelly jar sprayer' is a simple 99 cent item that
is mouth powered.
2 pieces of hollow tubing, hinged together to make
an 'L' shape.
The angle is variable from just under 90 degrees to
0 degrees (folded for storage). In use, you vary
the angle slightly to get the best results.
One end goes in the liquid to be sprayed,
the other end goes in your mouth.
Your breath draws the liquid up out of the jar
and shoots it out with the air stream.
Not really practical if you plan to more than
just an occasional spraying.
The 'Critter' spray gun works on exactly the
same principle, but uses compressed air rather than
mouth power.
It comes with a pint canning jar to hold the liquid.
It works so good for pottery glazes
because it's simple and there are no tiny orfices
or small parts to get clogged up.
Another good feature is that it requires very little
pressure to operate. 20 - 30 psi is plenty.
I have not seen the new Bailey spray gun in person,
but, from looking at the picture,
I would bet my Mel Jacobson bowl
(assuming you have something of equally great value)
that it is really a 'Critter' that has been
'improved' so it uses plastic jars rather than
glass canning jars.
Being a gardener, I prefer using my ready supply
of canning jars I didn't have to order or buy.
Look at the ads in Ceramics Monthly for
Critter and Bailey.
David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
See David Hendley's Pottery Page at
http://www.sosis.com/hendley/david/
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