Comments on: Glaze Application: Spraying & Spray Guns

By: Emma

Emma — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:52:11 +0000

Do you know if there is any way you can get a spray gun to work or buy a spray gun that doesn’t require a compressor? I want to use it for glazing purposes and work in a shared studio space that I can’t leave equipment like that behind in.

Many thanks
Emma

Emma,
You could try the Chicago Electric Vortex Spray Gun Unit (it’s got a black and gray plastic housing with a 6-foot hose) from Harbor Freight. Kris Friedrich turned me on to these years ago. They’re easy to clean, absolutely portable, and I own two units which which still work great. The spray is adjustable, but these can really put on a lot of material in a short time, which is great for crystalline glazes. ~Jesse

By: Brigitta Dixon

Brigitta Dixon — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:56:40 +0000

Thank you for taking the time and effort to share all this information. I was looking for information on spraying glazes and what kind of sprayer to buy, when I found your site. I’m on my way to Harbor Freight tools to get my sprayer! actually not “on my way” its late and I’ve had too much wine to drive right now, but soon I will be going.

thanks!
Brigitta

By: Tom Blume

Tom Blume — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:43:06 +0000

I am looking to buy a compressor and want to get by with some thing as cheep as I can. Home Depot is having a sale on small compressor, how big of one do I need for doing small pots and dishes ( the SCFM ratting is only at 2.5 )

The larger the compressor, the less it will cycle on for re-filling with air (the things are loud!). I’d consider one of the all-in-one HVLP models from Harbor Freight. ~Jesse.

By: Claire

Claire — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:34:02 +0000

What output psi to you use to spray? Thank for all the information, I just starting spraying glazes with mixed results. Claire

By: seth

seth — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:02:04 +0000

Hi Jesse, I looked on the Harbor freight website. I’m not sure which gun to buy. What model # do you use? My biggest fear is buying a gun that has a nozzle too small for glaze.
Your website has been a great help.
Thanks,
Seth

Hi Seth,
I use model #’s 44677-1VGA & 46719-1VGA

~jesse.

By: admin

admin — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:53:46 +0000

Hi David,

I use a 150psi compressor set outside of my studio (it’s loud). I also use two HVLP self contained “vortex-driven” units. The latter eliminates the need for a separate compressor.
As for the “measuring tool”, I simply use a needle tool or a push pin that I file marks in at 1, 2, and 3mm increments.

~jesse.

By: David Peterson

David Peterson — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:36:16 +0000

I want to spray large sculptural pcs. I have read your recommendations and it makes sense. what do you use for a compressor. I want to work with some Aamco glazes and thickness is important, where do you get the gadget to measure thickness.
Thanks

John Tilton modified a thickness gauge.
I just use a fine metal file to mark a needle tool with mm increments.
~jesse.