Hi Kent. For the overspray issue, I find it works really well if you put a more absorbent material in the back (I use a draped canvas). The Cardboard doesn't really absorb the glaze so as more hits it, it can bounce off. The Canvas sucks in the moisture and "traps" the mist.
That makes sense - something that absorbs the liquid. It probably also helps take the energy out of the air that blows by as well so less is coming back at you.
Interesting idea - I hadn't thought much about turning the pot over. However in that case I'd really need to mask/wax off the bottom. With it "right side up" the banding wheel worked really well to keep glaze off the bottom of the foot.
Luckily I don't need to buy an air compressor either. I already have one. It just needs a few repairs! But it is good to know there are other options - my biggest concern is that glaze is very much not like paint.
In boxes I seen the back wall is set in an angel (the top is nearer the front and the bottom is nearer the back). I think this might help with the glace bouncing back.
thanks for the idea - redirecting the airflow like that might help a bit. However I've done some other testing since shooting this video and think bigger changes are likely needed.
Just a thought, if you put the little regulator on the others ideas of the hose right behind the gun then you could adjust the pressure on the fly as you spray. This video has been really helpful, thanks!
I'd thought about that a bit (but didn't have the right fittings handy). Having it nearby on the short extension seemed ok and the other tradeoff is adding extra weight to the sprayer. I didn't use it much (just those 2 pots!) so I'm wondering if it will be a set it and forget it kind of thing, or if tweaking it often might be useful.
Hi Kent. For the overspray issue, I find it works really well if you put a more absorbent material in the back (I use a draped canvas). The Cardboard doesn't really absorb the glaze so as more hits it, it can bounce off. The Canvas sucks in the moisture and "traps" the mist.
That makes sense - something that absorbs the liquid. It probably also helps take the energy out of the air that blows by as well so less is coming back at you.
Plus maybe you could recycle the glaze if you're only spraying one.
Good point! Or if you spray a bunch you get a mystery glaze - although you probably want to put it on a cookie just in case!
With a plastic box uou can scratch off the glaze once you are finished. However, it does not solve the bouncing issue
Interesting! I like the pots that you glazed. I would like to see more attempts with the sprayer. thank you.
Thanks! I just tore apart by compressor to try and fix it. Hopefully it'll go back together smoothly and I can try some more.
To avoid the gradient start with your form upside down, spray a coat, then flip over and spray
Interesting idea - I hadn't thought much about turning the pot over. However in that case I'd really need to mask/wax off the bottom. With it "right side up" the banding wheel worked really well to keep glaze off the bottom of the foot.
Great video thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
I use a cheap electric HLPV sprayer. Clean up is just a little more but you don't need to buy an air compressor.
Luckily I don't need to buy an air compressor either. I already have one. It just needs a few repairs! But it is good to know there are other options - my biggest concern is that glaze is very much not like paint.
In boxes I seen the back wall is set in an angel (the top is nearer the front and the bottom is nearer the back). I think this might help with the glace bouncing back.
thanks for the idea - redirecting the airflow like that might help a bit. However I've done some other testing since shooting this video and think bigger changes are likely needed.
Just a thought, if you put the little regulator on the others ideas of the hose right behind the gun then you could adjust the pressure on the fly as you spray. This video has been really helpful, thanks!
I'd thought about that a bit (but didn't have the right fittings handy). Having it nearby on the short extension seemed ok and the other tradeoff is adding extra weight to the sprayer. I didn't use it much (just those 2 pots!) so I'm wondering if it will be a set it and forget it kind of thing, or if tweaking it often might be useful.
Really useful video thanks Kent.
Glad it was helpful!