BFPaine on wed 21 apr 99
Is there a tool to glaze plates rather than using tongs? I have seen
pictures of the old English potters using a type of wire when dipping.I
would be greatfull for some help.
Barrie Paine in NZ
The Brinks on thu 22 apr 99
Barrie-
Glad you asked! I figured out a simple tool for this and wouldn't be
without it. (am not claiming I am the only one to have thought of this).
Simple to make; cut a 5-6" diameter disc out of quarter-inch plywood or
some similiar material, hammer three nails through it- evenly spaced near
the edge.
To use, wax the bottom of plate or large bowl. Put disc on inside center.
Pick up plate between hands and rotate through the pan of glaze. At the
point where you've come full circle, you can quickly scoop some glaze with
the plate (for glazing the center) and quickly pour it out. Balance the
plate on the "inside" hand, and blot any drips with the other hand.
Hope this works for you, unless someone writes in describing the "wire"
method and it sounds even easier!
Ann Brink in CA
At 01:53 PM 4/21/1999 EDT, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Is there a tool to glaze plates rather than using tongs? I have seen
>pictures of the old English potters using a type of wire when dipping.I
>would be greatfull for some help.
> Barrie Paine in NZ
>
>
Craig Martell on thu 22 apr 99
>Is there a tool to glaze plates rather than using tongs? I have seen
>pictures of the old English potters using a type of wire when dipping.I
>would be greatfull for some help.
Hello:
I have a friend who has used something similar to what you are asking about.
He made wire hooks that attach to his fingers and wrap around the edge of
the plate. The idea is to make finger extensions so you can grip a dinner
size plate and maybe even a little larger.
I used to use a very large suction cup with a handle attached. I would
stick it to the back of the plate inside the foot ring and then dunk the
plate in the glaze bath. The bare spot can be touched up quickly with a
brush. I got these suction cups from beauty supply houses. They are used
to hold manequin heads with wigs.
Now, I just hold plates by the rim with the first two fingers of each hand
and dunk. The finger marks are touched up with a brush. This works well
and I don't need tongs or any other tool. I usually can find my hands and
fingers quickly so I'm not looking around for stuff. I don't much like
tongs either!
I also pour glaze in the center of plates and then spray the rims and back
but this is for special pieces and would be too slow for production work
maybe.
regards, Craig Martell in Oregon
Linda Stauffer on fri 23 apr 99
I glaze plates by pouring it in the inside of the plate, swishing it around and
pouring it out. I remove any drips on the outside and let the inside dry
completely. I then center the plate on a wheel head with the bottom up. I then
fill a bulb syringe with the glaze I will put on the outside. I load a brush
with glaze and hold it in my right hand. In my left hand I hold the syringe
with the tip just behind the brush. As I turn the wheel slowly I squeeze the
bulb and the brush smoothes the glaze out. I start near the foot and go to the
lip. When the plate is dry I lift it and touch up the rim of necessary. Best
part is no cleaning of the foot is needed
Linda P. Stauffer
Quakertown, PA
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Kathleen Ristinen Jonas on fri 23 apr 99
What also "works" in much the same way is to use a three pronged stilt (the
kind with metal prongs) against the surface of the plate when it is twirled
through the glaze (in a shallow container like an oil pan, maybe)
The Brinks wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Barrie-
>
> Glad you asked! I figured out a simple tool for this and wouldn't be
> without it. (am not claiming I am the only one to have thought of this).
> Simple to make; cut a 5-6" diameter disc out of quarter-inch plywood or
> some similiar material, hammer three nails through it- evenly spaced near
> the edge.
>
> To use, wax the bottom of plate or large bowl. Put disc on inside center.
> Pick up plate between hands and rotate through the pan of glaze. At the
> point where you've come full circle, you can quickly scoop some glaze with
> the plate (for glazing the center) and quickly pour it out. Balance the
> plate on the "inside" hand, and blot any drips with the other hand.
>
> Hope this works for you, unless someone writes in describing the "wire"
> method and it sounds even easier!
>
> Ann Brink in CA
>
> At 01:53 PM 4/21/1999 EDT, you wrote:
> >----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> >Is there a tool to glaze plates rather than using tongs? I have seen
> >pictures of the old English potters using a type of wire when dipping.I
> >would be greatfull for some help.
> > Barrie Paine in NZ
> >
> >
Erin Hayes on fri 23 apr 99
Hi All!
I make plate-glazing "claws" out of solid wire hangers. Cut two lengths of
the wire (size will depend on the plate and your hands), and bend each one
to about a 30- 35 degree angle. ( You can even use the natural corners of
the hangers.) Wrap the ends of the wires under a bit to make hooks.
With the plate face up, wrap one claw around one side and hook it with your
thumb. Hook the other claw on the opposite side of the plate and hold it
with your ring finger (or whatever finger's comfortable). Viola! You have
a stable way of holding the plate.
I prefer the "dredge" the plate through a trough of glaze. That seems to
make a natural sweeping motion that works well.
Erin.
Ray Aldridge on fri 23 apr 99
At 01:53 PM 4/21/99 EDT, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Is there a tool to glaze plates rather than using tongs? I have seen
>pictures of the old English potters using a type of wire when dipping.I
>would be greatfull for some help.
I don't remember what it's called but it's a wire hook attached to the
thumb, and the purpose is to increase the span of your hand. You grip the
plate between the hook on one edge, and the tips of your fingers on the
opposite rim.
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