Mixing a glaze v1

Dan demonstrates and talks you through how he goes about mixing a base glaze - the glaze alone should yield an acceptable white which can also be inked to create a crackle effect. Using this base glaze you can go about experimenting by adding various oxides in varying percentages to come up with personal colours and effects of your own.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Fascinating, I love all those pots on the shelves too!!

[@rsa420]

Wow that was very interesting indeed. Thank you so much for sharing. I often wondered how glazes were made.

[@oreabonsai2748]

Thanks a lot for sharing. It is very interesting for those of us who are starting in the world to make our own pots.

[@luigiluigi2098]

What a wealth of knowledge and skill. You make it sound so easy, could easily listen to you all day. Thanks for sharing! Hope you're well and making more videos soon.

[@danbarton1019]

Thank you for your kind comments and I do hope to make some more videos when my cameraman is available.

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Love the bright yellow glaze . ❤ love watching skilled Artists at work .

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Thanks so much 😊

[@stonemonkey1968]

Useful info as always Dan and the same recipe as my base glaze 👍

[@charlesdomingos5511]

Very good video and beautiful pots Dan. Thank you for sharing.

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

My pleasure!

[@TucanusFace]

A wealth of knowledge, as always! Thanks so much for sharing! 😀

[@blackthornbonsai4857]

Very generous as always

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Thank you.

[@radar_radar]

😊 thank you for sharing all your wisdom Dan ❤

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

You are so welcome

[@wmarian5027]

Hello thank you for details and the step by step demo. Can you add what cone you fire to? most appreciated

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

I don't use cones - I fire to 1222ºC and soak for 35 minutes (for stoneware)

[@chinamistbonsaipottery5578]

Thank you for sharing Dan. Always a font of wisdom. Could you say if this glaze can be brushed on, or just for dipping?

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Really only suitable for dipping or pouring, but there's no reason why you shouldn't try brushing the glaze on.

[@chinamistbonsaipottery5578]

@@danbartonslifewithbonsai745 thanks again. I might give it a go.