Better to mix your own cover glazes for production?

Saturday 31st March 2018

Yes. In this case the entire outside and inside of the mug need an evenly applied coat of glaze. For hobby this makes sense. But in production cover brushing makes less sense. The right pail has 2 gallons of G2934Y base with 10% Cerdec yellow stain: $135. Cost of brushing jars with the same amount: $600+! And each jar logs 10-15 minutes painting time plus waiting between coats. The one in the pail is a true dipping glaze (unlike many commercial ones that dry slowly and drip-drip-drip). This one dries immediately after dipping in a perfectly even layer (if mixed according to our instructions). And a bonus: This pail can be converted to brushing or base-layering versions using insight-live.com/material/228">CMC gum.

Pages that reference this post in the Digitalfire Reference Library:

Where do I start in understanding glazes?, Glaze Recipes: Formulate and Make Your Own Instead, Trafficking in Glaze Recipes, Glaze Mixing, Dipping Glaze, Making your own glazes

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