06/29/2008 (2:08 pm)

Glaze test

I got a couple of glaze sample kits from Coyote Clay, and am firing about 45 test tiles as I write this post. I am testing the Coyote glazes along with some other glazes that I had on hand. This is what the tiles looked like when they were loaded into the kiln. I am always amazed at how flat and powdery glazes are, until they are fired and transformed into glass and color. This firing also includes a bunch of other stuff including frog items, a sushi set (pictured) that is being refired for (hopefully!) a more attractive color, a whole bunch of spoon rests and some other fun stuff. It is threatening rain, I think the monsoons are starting. Oh, how we need the rain! I just hope it holds off for another hour or so, until the firing is done.

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  1. I use the Coyote glazes and they’re great. A word to the wise, however: After successful use of their pre-mixed glaze brushed on, I purchased larger quantities of dry glaze, mixed it, dipped my pieces… and it ran like the dickens! Ruined some kiln shelves. Since then, I’ve slowed down, made some vertical test tiles and am trying different applications and overlaps. That “slowing down” part is the most difficult for me! Good luck with your firing!

    Comment by Patricia Griffin — June 30, 2008 @ 8:12 am

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