About Art in Action

**Please note that until all teachers have had a chance to create pinch pots, one cart will continue to have clay supplies, and one cart will have glazing supplies. Select and reserve the cart you need for your classroom.  You can do this by writing either “Glaze Cart” or “Clay Cart” on the reservation doc. 

May Art in Action: Glazing Pinch Pots

This month, students will glaze their bisque-fired pinch pots. Glazing can only happen after bisque firing—if your class hasn’t reached that point yet, please wait. Each pot needs to dry for a week before firing, and I’m carefully working through classrooms in order (to avoid early firing and potential explosions!). If you're still waiting, you're on the list—I haven’t forgotten you! :)

Glazing Setup Options


Teachers and volunteers can set this up however works best:

• Glaze stations around the room with specific colors and brushes, or
• Let students choose 2–4 colors in paper cups to glaze at their desks.
Any method that fits your class is the right one!

Glazing Reminders

• No glaze on the bottom—it’ll stick to the kiln and break.
• Use 3 coats for solid coverage.
• No glaze down the sink—leftovers in paper cups can be tossed.
• Glaze is pricey—encourage careful pouring.
• Wipe rims before sealing containers.

After Glazing
Leave finished pots in the classroom. I’ll collect them for glaze firing, and once fired, they’re ready to go home with students!