NancyAmores Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 For those who brush on their glazes, how long do you wait in between coats? Does it make a difference in the glaze if I wait a couple of hours between coats vs. applying a new coat a couple of minutes after the 'sheen' has worn off the first? Some sources say to wait until the first coat is completely dry, another says to not let the first coat dry out. These are commercial glazes, no problem with them I'd just like to know if I'm brushing them on the best way (I wait a few hours between coats). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I brush, and I usually wait 30 minutes between coats. You can see the difference in color in most glazes between 10 minutes and 30 minutes. I have waited 24 hours before applying a second coat, and I notice no difference. This however changes the more coats you add the more time you need to wait between coats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 I never wait long at all. I start brushing at one point, and rotate the ware. By the time I get to where I began, I start the second coat. I've had no issues with the commercials glazes by doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 As Ben, I really don't wait long at all. I do this with either commercial glazes or my own. The secret to good brush coats is to flow the glaze on, not to brush, as brushing tends to give an uneven coat. Flowing the glaze on where you use the brush wetly to apply a small area, then resoak and continue. Don't let the brush dry too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyAmores Posted September 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Thanks for your replies, I'll try and keep from back brushing as that seems to be a bit of a problem with my technique. And I'm too tired to brush on that 3rd coat tonight so I'm glad to know I can finish up tomorrow when I can see better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 In my experience, I actually find that natural brushes apply the glaze better. As they do swell, they hold more of the paint/ glaze, leading to smoother application. The glaze brushes, I use, are like liquid ink brushes. I find they offer great control as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 I mean these: http://www.americanframeandartsupply.com/assets/site_pics/chinese_brushes.jpg They work well for India ink drawing, water color painting and glazing. The only downside is, that they shed a bit compared to synthetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bciskepottery Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 For doing artwork with underglazes and oxides, I prefer natural hair brushes. I just completed a large order of plates (low fire) and used a golden taklon brush for applying the glaze; as I don't normally work at that temperature, I used a commercial clear. The golden taklon brush worked very nicely and gave me even coats. I think the golden taklon are engineered to mimic the holding traits of natural hair. But it worked much better than my natural hair brushes in this instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayjay Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 For their glazes designed to be brushed on, Amoco recommend a *soft fan brush*: having tried various types of brush I can only agree with them. It's important to remember you are not painting a door, you are transferring glaze to a pot by brush. These are similar to what I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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