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GaSeku wrote:
I have read about people reglazing pots they weren't pleased with. How would
one go about that? Is it simply a matter of redipping or does the surface need
to be prepared in some way? Gaye

I've reglazed *parts* of pots that were damaged by debris in the kiln.
After grinding off the piece of kiln garbage with a Dremel tool, I
thoroughly dusted the surface, and then warmed it under heat lamps in
the drying box. Alternately, the piece can be warmed at a very low
temp in a kiln. You should still be able to handle it with your bare
hands, but it should be pretty warm--almost hot. It then can be
glazed again, and will dry quicker and with a better glaze adherence
than if you dip it in while cold. Wipe any places you don't want the
new glaze to be, and refire. This worked well for a few pieces that
otherwise would be a loss. Keep in mind that you can't just cover up
the first glaze with the second coat--there will always be some kind
of interaction, which may not be pretty. It's probably safer
to reglaze with the same glaze that was on the pot in the first place.
Otherwise, it can be a good experiment if you were going to get rid of
the pot, and you may have some great unexpected successes.

Deb R.