What is a pottery glaze

Like clay, glaze materials come from the earth and are known as raw glaze materials. A basic glaze is made up of clay, silica, and melting agents. In this video, Antoinette explains these materials in simple terms, using analogies from her kitchen.

Video summary: ​Pottery glazing can be done using many different techniques. One of the oldest is majolica, a decorative method that originated in the 15th century on the Spanish island of Majorca.   Like clay, glaze materials come from the earth and are known as raw glaze materials. A basic glaze is made up of clay, silica, and melting agents. In this video, Antoinette explains these materials in simple terms, using analogies from her kitchen.

Pottery glazing can be done using many different techniques. One of the oldest is majolica, a decorative method that originated in the 15th century on the Spanish island of Majorca.

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Course Summary: Glazing in Ceramic

• This online course is tailored for beginners who are struggling with and are unsuccessful with glazing their pottery.  

Week 1 – The basics of Pottery glazes. 
Discover what a glaze is and how to understand the glazing process. Explore the history and evolution of pottery glazes, the purpose of glazing, and what you need in your studio to get started. Learn how to plan your glaze process, prepare bisque ware, use cold and hot wax resists, and properly clean foot rings and lid areas.

Week 2 – Working with Commercial Glazes
This week features guest functional potter Lynn Barnwell, assisted by Antoinette. Learn what to consider when purchasing commercial glazes, how to mix and use them, explore glaze effects, and practice dipping and testing techniques.

Week 3 – Application Techniques & Additives
Explore a variety of glaze application methods including dipping, pouring, and spray glazing. Learn about glaze additives such as suspending agents, flocculants, deflocculants, and brush-on mediums. You’ll also cover proper glaze mixing and preparation.

Week 4 – Mixing Glazes from Scratch
Gain an understanding of raw glaze materials, learn how to make test tiles, mix glazes from recipes, measure glaze density, and follow best practices for glazing and testing.

Week 5 – Creative Glaze Projects
Put your skills into action with hands-on glaze projects including Cuerda Seca, Majolica, glaze layering, resist techniques, glaze printing, and glaze trailing.
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Week 6 – Firing & Troubleshooting
Learn about heat work, firing glazes, and different firing techniques. Identify common glaze faults and remedies, and analyze your glaze test results to refine your process.

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