After Glaze Application Bubbles/Blisters
I demonstrated to my beginning throwing students on how to apply cone 10 glazes by dipping and pouring on their bisque ware. A student noticed after the application was dried, there was small bubble/blisters on the glazed surface. I told students to leave the surface alone and hope the glaze firing will melt and smooth away the bubbles. I also showed them how to use their finger to gently rub away the bubbles.
The next day, I found one of my students trying to sand away the bubbles with
I think the wet dip also requires a certain glaze consistency. I like my glaze cuticle thin where a dipped hand has the cuticles still visible even though covered with glaze. I use a 3 count dip on most items. I also use a 6" deep storage bin to dip plates in while using claw type staple removers to hold the plates for a dip through the glaze. Large pieces I brush, dip or pour depending on the size and if streaking glaze is problematic for the form. Everyone has their own methods of glazing and