Learning how to apply pottery glaze takes practice. At first, glazing can seem easy. You put glaze on the pot and fire it. In reality, small mistakes can change the final result. Too much glaze can cause runs. Too little glaze can leave weak color. Uneven coats can create patchy surfaces. Glaze on the bottom […]
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Making a beautiful mug or bowl is only half the job. If you plan to eat or drink from it, you also need to know whether the finished pottery is food safe. That depends on more than choosing a glaze labeled “food safe.” The clay body, firing temperature, glaze chemistry, surface condition, and final firing […]