Glazing in the Studio Spray Booth
Equipment Needed
Instructions for Use
​Buy for yourself:
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Spray gun with quick connect fitting
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Here are some we've tried in the studio:
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Our compressor uses a quick connect fitting, if your spray gun doesn't come with one here is an option:​
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Mask
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2 gal bucket for drainage
Already at the studio for cleaning:
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Sponges
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Teflon tape for all threaded fittings
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Tape and paper towel, cling wrap, or a shower cap to cover banding wheel for easy cleaning​
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Watch the video for all glazing and clean up instructions.
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It's best to pour a glaze inside your piece first. Spraying the inside is messy and not easy to do well.
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Stir your outside glaze as usual and pour a small amount into your paint can. DO NOT MIX, DILUTE, OR TAINT THE STUDIO GLAZES; all excess MUST be returned to the buckets once you begin to clean up.
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Attach your coupling fitting to the air hose.
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Turn on the compressor and let it build up pressure for a minute or two.
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Prepare the spray booth as described in the video and start spraying on even smooth coats while turning the banding wheel. Be sure to TURN ON THE VENT to keep the glaze particles from flying out at you and into the studio. This keeps everyone's lungs SAFE!
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Once done, pour out any remaining glaze and return it to the glaze bucket if it's un-tainted.
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Add water to your spray gun and spray down everything to moisten the glaze so it's easy to wipe down with a sponge.
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Clean up as best you can and consider cleaning out the vent hood if you've sprayed a lot/it's covered in glaze.