Glazing Policy

Glazing Policy

All members of the Lloydminster Potters Guild must take part in the “Glazing Workshop” before they can proceed with glazing.

Glazing Workshop

1. Glazes are stored in the bottom shelf in the LPG storage cupboard. Test tiles are in the drawer of the pullout container. Glazing supplies are hanging in a blue bag on the side of the shelf in the LPG storage cupboard.

2. Paper should be put on the counter prior to waxing pieces.

3. Waxing can be done with the electric fry pan (be careful that it does not get too hot). Temperature of the fry pan should be approximately 200-250 degrees. Wax approximately ¼ inch up the side. Be sure not to care a freshly waxed piece over top of another piece.

4. Waxing can also be done with the liquid was resist. Cover areas with paper or plastic before using wax resist. Wax resist brush must be washed when finished.

5. Remove excess water from the glaze before using. Do this by holding a large clean sponge in the water and let the water be absorbed by the sponge.

6. Always stir the glaze using your hand to ensure all particles are off the bottom of the container and the glaze is mixed. Wearing a disposable glove is highly recommended.

7. Always test for thickness of the glaze. To do this, dip your hand in the glaze and see if the outline of your cuticles can be seen. If you need to thin a glaze it is best to use warm water.

8. There must be no double dipping of glazes. You may overlap.

9. Hold pieces in the glaze no more than 3 seconds.

10. Use a small damp sponge to clean all waxed areas. Make sure that your piece has no glaze on the waxed areas before you place on the shelf for glazing. Run your finger where the glaze and wax meet to remove any thickness of the glaze.

11. No glazing should start after 4 pm.

12. When the glazes are put away be sure to clean down the sides of the glaze container with a sponge or a rib.

13. Those loading the kiln will decide to not put a piece in the kiln if they are concerned about the glazing technique.