Good glazing starts with good prep. Glaze preparation tools such as sieves and mixers break up lumps for a smooth, even coat. Pottery brushes range from soft mops and fan brushes for even coverage to fine liners for detail.
Dipping tongs let you glaze a whole piece in one dip with minimal finger marks, and squeeze bottles trace slip and glaze lines for slip trailing and decoration.
Common questions
Why should I sieve glaze?
Sieving breaks up lumps and settled particles so the glaze goes on evenly, which reduces pinholes, crawling and uneven color.
What brushes are best for glazing pottery?
A soft, full brush such as a mop or hake holds plenty of glaze for even coats; fine liners are better for detail and underglaze decoration.
What are glaze tongs for?
Tongs hold a pot while you dip it into a bucket of glaze, so the whole surface is coated in one motion and only small contact points need touching up.
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