Glaze at 1.7 specific gravity on green-ware. Way too thick!

Monday 7th August 2017

This is G2926B clear cone 6 glaze insight-live.com/glossary/30">deflocculated with Darvan. Because the Darvan is thinning it, 2.5kg of glaze powder is suspended in only 1100g (1100ml) of water (half the normal amount). While the slurry in the bucket flows well and appears like it should work, a one-second dip produces twice the desired thickness. It dries slowly and it is very difficult to prevent runs. The lesson: Make sure the specific gravity (SG) of your glazes is right. What should the SG be? Measure it when your glaze is working well. Or take note of it in instructions that come with the recipes you use. For bisque ware: 1.43-1.45 with a flocculant (like Vinegar or powdered Epsom Salts) added to gel the slurry slightly.

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Drip glazing and bare outsides: Deceptively difficult., Specific gravity, Once fire glazing

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