How Do You Select Glazing Tools For Sculpting?
Glazing pottery or a sculpture adds color and a glossy shine to the piece. As with sculpting, there are different methods of glazing, each one using different tools. Many of the tools you can use for glazing your art work can be found right in the home. Each sculptor has his or her preferred method, depending on the size and shape of the artwork to be glazed. Experiment with tools for several different glazing techniques to see which is right for you. Put on rubber gloves and a mask to protect yourself from chemicals as you are glazing. Select a set of paintbrushes for glazing. You’ll want to have various sizes of brushes available. These can be made of either hair or foam. Many glazing brushes have flat or pointed ends on the end of the handle that you can use as sculpting tools. Use cotton swabs to apply glaze to smaller areas that a brush cannot reach. This is one of the most inexpensive glazing tools that you already have in your house. Remove glaze that has pooled around grooved o
