Some Quick Glazing Before Firing a Glaze Kiln to Cone 6 Part 1 of 2! Quarantine Distraction Video

Coronavirus Quarantine: Video 42
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This video covers a bit of an overview (super brief) of prepping cone 04 bisqueware, glazing ware by pouring, dipping, and brushing before a cone 6 glaze firing. This is part 1 of a 2 part video- the second one shows how I prep the kiln, as well as load the pieces, and use cone packs prior to firing.
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[@RegineAteliers]

You are an amazing teacher. Even after 40 years of producing ceramics, I learn something new from you. Thank you!

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

That is so sweet- thank you!!!

[@sandygriesemer8802]

thank you so much you are an amazing instructor and I appreciate your thoroughness.

[@Heartwing37]

I don’t often comment on videos but I had to just stop and say thank you for doing these videos! I’m new to ceramics and have learned a lot from you! Thank you!!!

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Thank you!!

[@LoriBergvall]

Karen, I've been a fan for quite a long time. Thank you for making ceramics something I can accomplish. You provide such enthusiastic inspiration. I wanted to praise you for how dedicated you are to the craft and your students. I watched your many bowls in your kitchen and took so many notes on glazes. That is so helpful. Warmly, Lori Bergvall, Paso Robles, CA

[@BrokenArrowPottery]

Ooooo, I like that citrus juicer glaze too! Thanks -great video!

[@haleywhitehall7942]

Thank you for sharing all these tips. This was a very helpful video.

[@thechoroc]

Thank you Karen! I learn a lot from you from Korea. Love your tips.💕

[@rebeccamorrin6113]

Great to see you back I have been missing your daily updates - your kids are lucky to have such a dedicated & passionate teacher :-)

[@iselacordero3823]

Thank you for your videos I love them!

[@Elleffe]

So happy you are back! I was worried!

[@mreinstein48]

Beautiful!

[@johannaevers3406]

Thanks you are back

[@gopasen1658]

Love your work!! A fab teacher!!!

[@gopasen1658]

I am from India ..just you know we are in a global community !

[@nickb8791]

@karanspotsandglass, nice to see you're back! I have a few pottery books, forgot to mention that when I facebook messaged you lol. Thank you for the extended tips! Glad you're doing well!

[@christiewilder9057]

Karan, it’s great to see you back, you have been missed! I’ve been wondering what happened to you, not realizing it’s the end of the school year. Happy you’re ok - just a wee bit busy. 😊

[@AS-xi6lp]

omg the citrus juicer is fantastic

[@dsheridan4497]

Loved the glazing tips! I’m a dipper and sprayer😉 so the brushing was neat to see. Would love to see you load and unload a glaze fire with tips

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Getting that ready for the next upload!!!! Hopefully by tonight! :)

[@patrickhawks9348]

Karen, where did you get the single bamboo glazing brush? Thank you.

[@emilyking5826]

Hi i was wondering if you can show how to make a medium size ,hand built pumpkin.Hallow,container with a lid .Im thinking of making one ,but i dont know how to go about it,if i should make one with the pinch pot method or slab over a form method . Hope to hear back 😊 Also love your videos ❤

[@tamirenno5845]

Do you have to put a clear glaze over top to make it food safe?

[@dsheridan4497]

tami renno generally no if you use a food safe glaze and mid or high fire

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

D Sheridan is right- nope- just use a food safe glaze! I only would do clear if over an underglaze or I wanted clear! :)

[@lynneyoung800]

Now I’m confused, are you brushing a dipping glaze and then brushing on top a brushing glaze?

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

All my coyotes are thin enough to dip- and they only need one layer for dipping- but the same ones can be brushed in 3 layers!

[@AS-xi6lp]

I'd love to see the finished products

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

It was my follow up video! :) Prepping and Firing a Glaze Kiln to Cone 6- Part 2 of 2; Quarantine Distraction Video Day 43. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZqXamBrYsh8fMU

[@AS-xi6lp]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@2shivika]

How much water we should mix with glaze

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Do you mean in order to dip? Well, if you’re thinning a glaze to dip- it will take experimentation to figure that out. It should cover it without cracking when drying. My simple rule of thumb is that the glaze should cover my hand like a latex glove when I dip. This is not true for every glaze however! It will take experiments to get it right for any glaze!

[@2shivika]

Thank you

[@rheahalona]

My glazes tend to crack as they dry. Does that mean they are too thin?

[@carmenyates6862]

Thanks for all the tips great video! Could you tell me where you get your sanding stone from please 😊

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Sometimes it is called a stilt stone. Here is a small one I got from my local supplier. I think they have the big ones too! cornellstudiosupply.com/product/sms-stilt-mark-stones-stone/

[@carmenyates6862]

KaransPotsAndGlass many thanks 😊

[@2shivika]

What colour glaze is this.

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

I have multiple glazes in the video- I don’t know which one you mean.

[@2shivika]

The brown glaze which you glazed

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Coyote Shino!

[@lynnettedebell1881]

Wait! You don’t have to obey “Shino first, or be cursed’?

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Lol- I have never heard of that! Do you mean to dip a shino first? Not with my Coyote glazes!! In fact- some of my favorite combinations are shinos OVER other colors- like shinos over black... they're gorgeous!

[@lynnettedebell1881]

Well I’m sort of new and I work in a community studio(which is, understandably, closed) and we fire to cone 10, but I have been warned that if you put Shino over something it will bubble and pit. That is so cool that you can put coyote Shino over other glazes!

[@lynnettedebell1881]

Chemistry!