Several Common Glazing Methods in Ceramic Tableware Production

Ceramic tableware is popular for its unique beauty and durability, and glazing is an important factor in the appearance and performance of ceramic tableware. Glazing can not only enhance the gloss and beauty of ceramics, but also improve its water resistance and wear resistance. This article will introduce several common ceramic glazing methods.

1. Glaze Dipping

Dip glaze is a common glazing method, the operation is relatively simple. In the glaze process, the pre-fired ceramic tableware immersed in the glaze, so that its surface is evenly covered with a layer of glaze. The advantage of dip glaze is a uniform glaze layer, and can be completed in a short period of time. However, it should be noted that the excess glaze should be removed after dipping the glaze to avoid the problem of flowing or uneven thickness of the glaze.

Suitable for large quantities of customised ceramic tableware production.

2.Glaze Application

For small objects can be directly hand-held and in the glaze paste container above the glaze pouring, pay attention to the flow of glaze paste to flow into the glaze paste container, for the larger type of billet placed on the carousel at the upper side of the glaze pouring, a person pouring glaze water, a person to apply the excess glaze water, the large billet generally need two people to cooperate, two people with the same technique in order to make the billet on the glaze even!

Rotary glazing is a glazing method that combines traditional techniques with modern technology and is suitable for a wide range of types of ceramic products, especially where a uniform glaze layer is required.

3.Brushing Glaze

Brush glazing is a method of applying glaze to a ceramic surface using a brush. This method is suitable for small batch or personalised ceramic tableware production. Although fine designs can be achieved by brushing glaze, the uniformity and thickness control of the glaze layer is more difficult to grasp due to the factor of manual operation. In addition, brushing glaze takes longer and is relatively inefficient.

Brush glaze is usually used for high-end ceramic artwork, handmade ceramic tableware, ceramic decorations, etc. Especially in works that emphasise artistry and individuality, brush glaze is able to show more creativity and skill.

4. Spray glaze

Spray glaze is a glazing method that uses a spray gun to spray glaze onto the surface of the ceramic. This method is suitable for large ceramic products or ceramic tableware requiring complex patterns. Spray glaze can control the thickness of the glaze layer, and can achieve gradient effects and detailed pattern design. However, spray glazing requires a high level of skill and higher equipment requirements.

Various glazing methods have their own advantages and disadvantages, choose the right glazing method can not only enhance the beauty of ceramic tableware, but also enhance its functionality. With the development of ceramic technology, more and more new glaze technology is also emerging, the future of ceramic tableware will be more diverse, artistic. Hope that this article can be for ceramic lovers and practitioners in the choice of glazing methods to provide some reference.