Glazing Basics
What is glaze made out of?
Small pieces of glass
True or false
You should rinse your ceramic piece before glazing.
True
What happens to glaze in the kiln?
It melts
What kind of super-fine, fluffy sugar do you mix with milk or water to make a quick donut glaze?
Powdered sugar (or Confectioners' sugar)
What is the only mammal that is capable of true, flapping flight?
A bat
At what stage of clay do you apply glaze?
Bisque-ware
What do you use to apply glaze to a piece?
A brush
True or False
If you mix a red and a blue glaze, you will always get a purple finish.
False
If you pour your glaze over a donut that just came out of the hot oven, what will happen to the glaze?
It will melt (and soak into the donut)
What is the largest planet in our solar system, famous for its giant red spot?
Jupiter
What is the stage of clay after firing the glazed piece?
Glaze-ware
What is the general recommended amount of coats of glaze to apply to a piece?
3 coats
What is the scientific term or name for the material glaze is mainly composed of?
Silica
After you glaze a donut and let it sit on the counter for a few minutes, what happens to the wet glaze?
It dries into a hard, crunchy shell.
What is the capital city of New York?
Albany
What could happen if there is glaze on the bottom of your piece when firing?
The melted glaze will fuse your piece to the kiln shelf.
If you wanted to remove glaze from a piece (before firing), what is the best way to do so?
Wiping it with a wet sponge
What is the component that is mixed into glaze that lowers the melting point?
Flux
If your glaze is too watery and thin, what should you add more of to make it thicker?
More sugar
What do we call a giant, slowly moving river of ice that forms over hundreds of years?
A glacier
True or False
You should not layer different colored glazes.
False
What is the quality of a glaze being glassy, hard, and non-absorbent?
Vitrification
What is the component in glaze that gives it greater viscosity and acts as a refractory to prevent it from running off of vertical surfaces?
Alumina
What do we call the super-shiny, smooth glaze that makes a fancy cake look just like a mirror?
Mirror glaze
Does Mr. Carvin wear glasses?
(Puts on Glasses)