Glazing your pottery: Handbuilding pottery basics

We're diving into one of the most exciting and transformative stages of making pottery – glazing! It's where your pieces truly come alive with colour, texture, and personality.

We're going to journey through the whole process together. We'll start with the absolute basics, like understanding when your pieces are actually ready for glaze after that all-important bisque firing, and why that step is so crucial.
Then, we’ll tackle the fun challenge of choosing your glaze. With so many options out there, we’ll break down what you need to consider – from firing temperatures and how glazes work in different kiln atmospheres, to the look you're aiming for, and whether your piece needs to be food-safe. I’ll even share how I think about glazes before I even start making something!

After that, we’ll get really practical and look at how to apply those brush-on glazes step-by-step. We'll cover everything from prepping your pot and stirring your glaze, to getting those coats just right, and, super importantly, making sure your pot is ready for the kiln without sticking! I’ll share my tips on keeping track of coats and why taking notes will become your best friend in pottery.

And finally, we’ll touch on how you can start to experiment and really play with glazes – because that’s where so much of the magic happens!
It might seem like a lot to take in, but I’ll guide you through it. So, let's get ready to explore the wonderful world of glazing and give your amazing creations that perfect finishing touch!

Resources:
FREE glazing test tile template available here: https://www.megmakes.me/product-page/...

00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - When to glaze your pieces
03:56 - Choosing a glaze
08:15 - Preparing to glaze
12:14 - Glazing your piece
16:22 - Creating different effects