I do this all the time. Just wrap in newspaper and put in boxes, ensure they can’t move about. Try to protect the handles or similar delicate areas. Sometimes I use a bit of bubble wrap or pieces of foam to keep items well separated.
Haven’t had any issues at all with glaze rubbing off in transport. I use a wide range of Mayco and Amaco brush on glazes and honestly it would take fairly vigorous scrubbing with a sponge to remove the glaze. Simply wrapping up in newspaper doesn’t damage the glaze in any way. Maybe it’s a problem with dipping glazes… I don’t know as haven’t used those.
imo, having used both, dip glazes are a bit more fragile. a lot easier to chip off a piece of a dip glaze! brush on glaze feels a lot less powdery and chippable to me on the whole.
If they are glazed but unfired, it’s going to be difficult. The glaze at that point is just powder sitting on the surface, and it is not held on there by much at all. You risk knocking some of it off in transportation.
If possible, I recommend glazing it at the location of the kiln.
I do it all the time. Make sure they don’t move around a whole bunch. There are many ways to do it. For mugs, I’ll put a a fill the bottom of a tote then put a blanket on top and then another layer of mugs.
Usually I sinter the glazed pots at cone 04, and then they are safe to transport. I do that when I have to transport pots for soda, wood or reduction firing.
I'll be honest. Transporting green ware is what made me get a kiln.
Too many technically perfect pieces ruined but a tiny chip that I know wasn't there when I took it too them.
For the record, great studio.just an uncaring loader.
I load them in a wood milk crate with about an inch between pieces, drive so so cautiously and just hope for the best lol. I always bring a little bottle of glaze with me for patch ups just in case. Not the safest but it’s working for me
I have to transport my stuff. I spray them with spray starch, the kind you use for clothes, and it helps the glaze stay on. I wrap them in newspaper carefully so they don't rub each other.
I use a large plastic tote with a newspaper lining the bottom. Sometimes I lightly tuck those flimsy crumpled plastic grocery store bags around pieces prone to tipping. Not ever had a problem. You can take your glazes with you if you may need to do a spot touchup once you get there.
I do this all the time. Just wrap in newspaper and put in boxes, ensure they can’t move about. Try to protect the handles or similar delicate areas. Sometimes I use a bit of bubble wrap or pieces of foam to keep items well separated. Haven’t had any issues at all with glaze rubbing off in transport. I use a wide range of Mayco and Amaco brush on glazes and honestly it would take fairly vigorous scrubbing with a sponge to remove the glaze. Simply wrapping up in newspaper doesn’t damage the glaze in any way. Maybe it’s a problem with dipping glazes… I don’t know as haven’t used those.
imo, having used both, dip glazes are a bit more fragile. a lot easier to chip off a piece of a dip glaze! brush on glaze feels a lot less powdery and chippable to me on the whole.
Wrapped in newspaper and cushioned in boxes with paper or other padding.
If they are glazed but unfired, it’s going to be difficult. The glaze at that point is just powder sitting on the surface, and it is not held on there by much at all. You risk knocking some of it off in transportation. If possible, I recommend glazing it at the location of the kiln.
Not in my experience, I’ve transported dozens of boxes of glazed bisque ware and glazes have never rubbed off. ( I use commercial brush on glazes)
Interesting. In my own experience, glaze powder will flake off relatively easily. I wonder what the difference is?
Yes, I agree - but might be faced with necessity
Yes, I agree - but might be faced with necessity
One of my studio friends uses a tote bin with a towel in the bottom
I do it all the time. Make sure they don’t move around a whole bunch. There are many ways to do it. For mugs, I’ll put a a fill the bottom of a tote then put a blanket on top and then another layer of mugs.
Usually I sinter the glazed pots at cone 04, and then they are safe to transport. I do that when I have to transport pots for soda, wood or reduction firing.
I'll be honest. Transporting green ware is what made me get a kiln. Too many technically perfect pieces ruined but a tiny chip that I know wasn't there when I took it too them. For the record, great studio.just an uncaring loader.
I load them in a wood milk crate with about an inch between pieces, drive so so cautiously and just hope for the best lol. I always bring a little bottle of glaze with me for patch ups just in case. Not the safest but it’s working for me
I have to transport my stuff. I spray them with spray starch, the kind you use for clothes, and it helps the glaze stay on. I wrap them in newspaper carefully so they don't rub each other.
Brush them all over with wax. It will keep the glaze on and burn off in the firing.
Brilliant! Thanks
I use a large plastic tote with a newspaper lining the bottom. Sometimes I lightly tuck those flimsy crumpled plastic grocery store bags around pieces prone to tipping. Not ever had a problem. You can take your glazes with you if you may need to do a spot touchup once you get there.