Glazing for Beginners: Everything you need to start glazing pottery + 10 glazing techniques
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Learning Journey Context
This course serves as an entry point into Crafts & DIY, building foundational knowledge before moving on to advanced frameworks or specialized paths.
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Relevant for professionals pursuing roles within Crafts & DIY.
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43 minutes
SkillShare
Beginner
Self-Paced Online
Online Course
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English
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What Youâll Learn
Class Overview
Understanding Glaze
Glaze Safety
All About Bisqueware
Mixing the Glaze
Single-Dip Glazing with Tongs
Wiping the Bottom
Double-Dip Glazing
Triple-Dip Glazing
Notes on Overlapping Glazes & Glaze Thickness
Freestyle Pouring
Splatter Technique
Basics of Paint-On Glazes
Patterned Glazing
Inside-Only Glazing
Glaze Resists
Glazes vs. Underglazes
Finishing Up
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Outcomes
- Ready to play with color?.
- In this class, I will cover:.
- 10 different glazing techniques.
- what is glaze? when should we use it? why should we use it?.
- what is bisqueware and how to prepare it for glazing.
- how to properly mix glaze.
- single dip glazing with tongs.
- double- and triple-dip glazing.
- freestyle pouring and splatter technique.
- paint-on glazes vs dipping glazes, and when to use which.
- inside-only glazing.
- glaze resists ie. wax.
- glazes vs. underglazes.
- glaze safety.
- after glazing, preparing our pottery for firing.
- This class is for you if:.
- youâre completely new to glazing.
- youâve glazed once or twice, but arenât sure what other techniques are out there.
- youâre feeling insecure about how glazing works and you want a better overview.
- youâve been glazing already, but your pottery hasnât turned out how you want it to..
- you have access to glazes and a kiln for firing.
- This class is NOT for you if:.
- youâve already mastered the basics of glazing and are looking for something more advanced. This class is designed for beginners..
- youâre interested primarily in spray-on glazes. This class only covers dipping & paint-on glazes..
- youâre looking for a class to cover mixing glazes from scratch. This class covers commercial glazes (powder and liquid).
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