How to Sponge Glaze Pottery - Pottery Glazing Tips Tools and Techniques

[@wendiebrock5291]

You are nicest potter I've ever watched on a video, I learnt so much, thank you very much!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Wow, thank you Wendie!

[@DorothyDecruz-hm5cz]

Thank you, that is so clearly, slowly and articulately explained.

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are very welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful! 😊

[@crissysanders4861]

Thank you for showing the end product! So many videos do not do this!

[@Middlesex1957]

I fell in love with glazing when I was 11yrs. old. I am 67... you'd think I would have figured out straining my glaze all on my own, but no. I learned it from you all the while feeling so silly... thanks!

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is awesome! We always learn something new. Every time I skip that part I swear I get a clump or something on my pot. 😀

[@DorothyDecruz-hm5cz]

We're never too old to learn. Keeps the brain rewiring.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is a FACT!!! ❤️

[@randamendenhall7662]

Excellent teaching. Although I have been sponge glazing before, I learned some great techniques from you. Thank you for your fine commentary.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's Wonderful Randa! Glad I could help. Did you catch out the other 2 sponge videos to get more decorating ideas 😍

[@Middlesex1957]

I used this tutorial as a reminder of sponging which I haven't done in years. Together with your tutorial on bubble glazing I'm using these techniques to do Outer Space scenes on commercially poured bisque in moon and/or sun shapes. It's going to be a fun project, I think. Thanks for your help!

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is great to hear. Thank you so much! 😊

[@annewatkis5824]

I LOVE your t shirt messages. Thank you x

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome Anne!

[@mikaoliveri]

I'm a newbie potter and your videos have been such a big help in my progress. Thank you for sharing your work!

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is wonderful 😍 Happy to help!

[@RosieBaynham]

First time of watching - it was great! I hit the bell so will watch all the other videos. I'm new to pottery but just love it. Many thanks.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery. Here is the link for over 100 videos for you to choose from. www.youtube.com/@PotteryCrafters/videos My next video will be out in 2 weeks

[@dkgrace6743]

I love your instruction videos. They have been very helpful and full of great ideas and proper procedures. Thank you. I love your smiles.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you so much! Glad I could give you some decorating ideas 😍

[@jenna9156]

I love your videos, full of great info, just started pottery making so I have lot's to learn. Thanks for all your great help

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's Wonderful! So glad to help. 😍

[@treelore5100]

Can you tell me the the brand of the frother you use?

[@PotteryCrafters]

GRUNEN WOLKEN Milk Frother. Here is the link for you geni.us/xaAE

[@JennaDanelle]

Thanks for another great video! Your voice is so calming. I really appreciate the tips and have never seen sponge glazing!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Oh, thank you Jenna 😍 When you think of how you should decorate your pottery, it's fun to have different choices and get different ideas. 👍

[@silvanacetrola3383]

Helpful! Thanks for sharing 🌻

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@lindaseguin9039]

Great videos. I enjoy them all.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Awesome, thank you Linda 😊

[@saundragrenard3789]

I really like your videos. I like how you explain

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Saundra. Appreciate that! 💖 I think of it as someone that has never done it before and I try to give all the information from start to finish. Thank you again for your support 😍

[@tonysync5198]

Beautiful work! Helpful tips. I have always loved to throw, but haven't always enjoyed glazing. Ill be using your videos to help guide my glazing in the future!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Cool 😊 Glad I can help. Thanks for sharing 😀

[@anneholden5361]

Hi I wanted to know is the glaze you used in this video the same as underglaze paint? Or is it a different product?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Good question, Anne. I used Amaco Glaze instead of underglaze for this video. In case you haven't seen it here is the link for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqPZm4l_odlod5Y 😊

[@cb2ization]

I will get this little mixer ! Assuming this was done on fired clay . Firing cone 5 ? I 've heard of potters liking this better than cone 6 ..But I do not know the difference ..so open to hear other's knowledge on this 😊

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is a great question. I always fired to cone 5 until the tech at Skutt told me it's better to fire to cone 5 and put a 10 to 20 minute hold on at the end to help with healing any pinholes and making sure the temperature of the kiln is even throughout. Do not go past 20 minute hold because it is equal to a cone 6 firing. I do 10 minute hold for sable glazes and 20 for flowing glazes to get the glaze to flow more. Happy glazing 💖

[@cb2ization]

@@PotteryCrafters thank you for replying. . I don't know how to put a " hold " on my Jen-Ken kiln , so I will call and ask them .😍

[@PotteryCrafters]

Smart idea. They will help. If not let me know. 👍😊

[@robertdumoulin4612]

Hello Marie again I need some advice. Can I sponge glaze with clear glaze on a piece that was made with underglaze for the edge of my piece and then dip it all in the clear glaze Thanks again

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Robert, I would recommend carefully brushing the glaze on because the sponge can give you an uneven coat and you may end up with white patches from the glaze being too thick. 😊

[@robertdumoulin4612]

@@PotteryCrafters Thank you Marie i apréciate.

[@myramartin3554]

What are those lids?

[@PotteryCrafters]

They are coffee can lids. They come in so handy. I use whenever I glaze.

[@Deedee-tt8pt]

All the videos are helpful, keep up the good work

[@PotteryCrafters]

So glad they are helpful! Thank you so much for your support😍

[@vickivanriel3082]

These look awesome!!!❤

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad you like them! 👍😃

[@handclay3874]

Hi, I really love your videos, you explain things in a manner that makes things very easy. Would it be possible for you to make a video on slip application / decoration on pots... PLEASE 🙏🙏🙏. Thanks

[@PotteryCrafters]

Great suggestion! I would love to do one. Slip is great to create with. I will put it on my list, Thank you 😍

[@handclay3874]

@@PotteryCrafters Thank you so much, will be looking forward to it. Also, would like to mention once again that your videos are really informative, I am learning a lot from these

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is wonderful to hear. Glad to help 😍

[@DorothyDecruz-hm5cz]

What would happen if its fired to cone 6? Thank you.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Dorothy. Yes you can. Just make sure your glaze and clay is not low fire. 😊

[@xm3364]

Hello:-) I am a beginner. May I ask is base coat the same thing as any glazes-except it should not be flocking during firing. Can I use under glaze as the base coat? Thank you :-)

[@PotteryCrafters]

Welcome to the world of pottery crafting. Good question. Yes use underglaze and cover with a clear glaze. Glazes used are in the notes where it says show more. Happy glazing 😊

[@xm3364]

@@PotteryCrafters Thank you very much for your kind advise. I had hand made 2 medium size oval dishes and bisque fired by the studio. Now I have a bit of issue with glazing because on the 1st time, I had 2 different glaze; a earthen glaze and a stoneware glaze on the same dish which i later realized and gave it a quick wash. The 2nd time, the 2 stoneware glazes were too thick, hence I wash it down a again. I'm worrying if the bisque ware is able to endure 3rd time glazing. But I have to as I am not satisfied with the uneven glazing performance. Can you advise on this and also the under side glazing as my dish has no foot rim, please? Thank you :-)

[@PotteryCrafters]

Very good question. You can glaze and wash it off many times, just make sure you give your pottery time to dry before glazing again. You can apply underglaze to the bottom, but not too think because the little bit of frit in the underglaze will stick to your kiln shelf. I have never had that happen (yet). Just make sure no glaze is on the bottom of your pottery or it will stick to the kiln shelf. Not sure which of my videos you have seen. You can go to my KZbin channel And check out the list of videos that may help. There is the link for you. kzbin.infovideos 😊

[@xm3364]

@@PotteryCrafters Good Afternoon! Appreciate so much for your advise!:-) Cant wait to get my dishes glaze again! I will let you know of the out come once the studio fired them. :-) PS: will check out the link. Many thanks!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are most welcome. Thanks for letting me know how it turns out. 😊

[@lililan8092]

Gracias

[@KatAtkinson]

I love your mugs :-)

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Kat.💖 It's fun to decorate your pottery in different ways. 😃

[@maryjeanallen6189]

Lovely and inspiring as usual, Marie! Thanks again for all you do, both on your channel and your website. SUPER helpful information. And, I Love all the new little extras in your videos, too. Question: Do you mostly fire at Cone 5? Do you ever fire at Cone 6 and if so, under what circumstances? Just curious.

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome! Thank you MaryJean. 💖 I always fire Cone 5 but sometimes do a 5-minute hold. I should try cone 6 but so far I have been happy with my results at cone 5. 😀

[@victoriapetty-nawrath5288]

your speech pattern is too slow - very hard not to fast forward

[@PotteryCrafters]

I didn't want to speed through so beginners can follow along. That's good that you can speed it up. 😊