a glazing device , and a method for using such device to apply a surface glaze to a dental construct , are disclosed . the device comprises glazing material associated with a shrinkable , hollow carrier . the method comprises associating glazing material with a hollow carrier composed of a shrinkable and removable material , assembling the construct and carrier with the construct positioned within the carrier , shrinking the carrier onto the construct , removing the carrier , and maturing the material to a glaze . the device and method find particular application in applying coloration , either uniformly or in a pattern , to a dental construct .