Stopped my glaze runs cold with a cheap kitchen tool
I was constantly dealing with glaze dripping off the bottom of my pieces and sticking to kiln shelves. In a pinch, I grabbed a silicone pastry brush from my kitchen to apply a thicker layer of glaze around the rims. This extra buildup acts as a dam, preventing the glaze from flowing down during firing. I tested it on a batch of bowls last firing, and every one came out clean with no drips or scars. It saved me from having to grind off shelf paper residue or re-fire flawed work. Now I have a separate brush just for studio use, and it's become my go-to for glazing anything with a foot. Such a small change that turned a frustrating step into a smooth process.