Hank Murrow on wed 9 aug 06
On Aug 9, 2006, at 5:33 PM, Gordon Ward wrote:
> My simple homemade "glaze pump" "glaze jet", or "fountain glazer" has
> been described by me in the
> archives: It's under "build your own glaze jet" Jan 04. They last
> for years and if anything wears out,
> it's easily fixed.
>
> Photos are posted on flickr:
> http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=glaze+jet&m=text
>
> Happy glazing
I can testify to Gordon's great glaze fountain. Works a treat!
Cheers, Hank
www.murrow.biz/hank
Joseph Herbert on wed 9 aug 06
The Link included here is for an outfit selling a foot operated fountain =
glazer. Since the ware is held upside down during the process, the =
pouring out takes place while the bowl is inverted and no drips run down =
to mar the outer surface.
http://www.ramprocess.com/Accessories/index.htm
If one were to try to construct something, Rigid sells a line of =
submersible pumps that are reasonably priced. A 200 gal per hour pump =
costs about $70 at the Home Despot. I always thought a submersible pump =
with an attach basin that could sit in a 5 gal bucket would be a handy =
thing. Have a bypass line that created a jet around the bottom of the =
bucket to keep the glaze from settling, let the fountain play at the =
center of the basin and drain back to the bucket, install a hose and =
ball valve to distribute glaze on the outer surface. =20
Joe
Gordon Ward on wed 9 aug 06
My simple homemade "glaze pump" "glaze jet", or "fountain glazer" has been described by me in the
archives: It's under "build your own glaze jet" Jan 04. They last for years and if anything wears out,
it's easily fixed.
Photos are posted on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=glaze+jet&m=text
Happy glazing
Gordon
Ashburn Pottery Inc. on thu 10 aug 06
Hi All
I haven't used Gordon's glaze pump, but I use a small fishpond pump which is
activated by a foot switch that used air pressure to turn on the current.
Foot switch was about $20
I like it because you don't need to use a hand to pump the glaze while
holding the piece.
I think it gives me more control and is less tiring, as when glazing the
inside of several dozen cups or similar vessels.
The one I use is called a "little giant". I bought it from a local "Water
Garden" business. Price $125 $Cdn.
I just needed to experiment a bit to find the right height for the half inch
plastic pipe for the column of glaze to come up. Also had to do some
trimming to get a proper fit - no glue - just friction fit. These also come
with a little valve to control the flow.
I had tried to buy one from Gordon Ward, but when I found he discontinued
them, I tried to make one but couldn't find all of the pieces I needed.
I think that was good luck for me, as I'm very pleased with the electric
pump.
John Bandurchin
Baltimore Ontario Canada
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gordon Ward" Subject: Re: Fountain Glazing
My simple homemade "glaze pump" "glaze jet", or "fountain glazer" has been
described by me in the
archives: It's under "build your own glaze jet" Jan 04. They last for
years and if anything wears out,
it's easily fixed.
Gordon Ward on fri 11 aug 06
Hi John,
Sorry I don't own tools4clay anymore and the new owner eliminated
some products (including the Glaze Jet), but I'm glad your pump is
working. I didn't have good luck with the electric pump I tried.
It only lasted a few months before it died, so keep us posted on how
yours holds up. It sounds great so far.
Gordon
On Aug 10, 2006, at 9:05 AM, Ashburn Pottery Inc. wrote:
>
> I had tried to buy one from Gordon Ward, but when I found he
> discontinued
> them, I tried to make one but couldn't find all of the pieces I
> needed.
> I think that was good luck for me, as I'm very pleased with the
> electric
> pump.
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