logan johnson on mon 7 mar 11
When I was involved in local track auto racing (pit crew & team cook)=3DA0 =
we=3D
used a blow dryer to remove vinyl decals from the car. (Yes, we went throu=
=3D
gh a lot of cheap blow dryers)=3DA0 A heat=3DA0 gun would probably be too h=
ot.=3D
=3DA0 It was for us.=3DA0 Try a blow dryer but you'll need to heat the labe=
l th=3D
en let it cool for a second or two & keep the blow dryer moving. =3DA0 If y=
ou=3D
can lift the end of the sticker then heating & pulling at the same time is=
=3D
=3DA0 possible with some labels.
If you heat too much the glue will get too soft=3DA0 make it more difficult=
.=3D
=3DA0 Just don't let the blow dryer get too hot or you will burn it out.=3D=
A0 I=3D
t's not quick if you only have one dryer since you need to let it cool down=
=3D
every so often but two dryers will speed things up.=3D20
Hope this helps,
Logan
Logan Johnson Yakima Valley Pottery & Supply 719 W Nob Hill Blvd. Ste C =
=3D
Yakima, WA 98902 509.469.6966 =3DA0www.audeostudios.com "Carpe Argill=
am=3D
!!"
--- On Mon, 3/7/11, Carl Finch wrote:
From: Carl Finch
Subject: Re: Looking for a solution
To: Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Date: Monday, March 7, 2011, 4:07 PM
At 12:00 PM 3/7/2011, John Rodgers wrote:
>=3DA0 I have dozens of square (great for storage) clear plastic containers
>that were Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts with Sea Salt (no - this is not a
>commercial) containers. These all have lids, and would make wonderful
>dry chemical storage for those smaller quantities of glaze chemicals
>that we all use/need periodically, The problem is - each container has a
>Planters label on all four sides of the container, and I don't care for
>that on my jars. I have tried soaking in warm soapy water, alcohol, etc,
>but have found nothing to ease removal. I even contacted Planters and
>they didn't know what to use, but suggested soaking in warm water. Well
>- that didn't work. I don't want to use a reagent or chemical that will
>soften or blur the plastic.
>
>Has anyone a suggestion as to how to get these off? They are stick-on,
>not part of the plastic as some are, but I have not yet found anything
>to soften or cut the adhesive, and the labels=3DA0 don't come off without
>splitting and leaving the glue back on the jar.
>
>Any suggestions appreciated.
Yeah, I hate that stuff, too.
I've used "3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner" (Part No.
051135-08984) for many years with great success when soap, water, and
alcohol have all failed.
--Carl
Medford, Oregon
P.S. Planters sez "soak in warm water?!"=3DA0 Talk about your feckless, CYA=
a=3D
nswer!
P.S. And how "nice" that Planters has decided to use sea salt
(iodine-free).=3DA0 When I was in elementary school the state of
Wisconsin periodically sent around chewable iodine pills to keep us
young badgers goiter-free.=3DA0 Have I missed some break-through medical re=
se=3D
arch?
terri roy on mon 7 mar 11
my three favourites are "goo gone" or turpentine or crunchy peanut butter (=
=3D
the =3D0Agrease softens the glue and the crunchy scrubs it off)=3D0A=3D0A=
=3D0A=3D0A=3D
=3D0A________________________________=3D0AFrom: John Rodgers NET>=3D
=3D0ATo: Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG=3D0ASent: Mon, March 7, 2011 3:00:14 PM=
=3D0ASub=3D
ject: Looking for a solution=3D0A=3D0AI have dozens of square (great for st=
orag=3D
e) clear plastic containers=3D0Athat were Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts with S=
ea=3D
Salt (no - this is not a=3D0Acommercial) containers. These all have lids, =
an=3D
d would make wonderful=3D0Adry chemical storage for those smaller quantitie=
s =3D
of glaze chemicals=3D0Athat we all use/need periodically, The problem is - =
ea=3D
ch container has a=3D0APlanters label on all four sides of the container, a=
nd=3D
I don't care for=3D0Athat on my jars. I have tried soaking in warm soapy w=
at=3D
er, alcohol, etc,=3D0Abut have found nothing to ease removal. I even contac=
te=3D
d Planters and=3D0Athey didn't know what to use, but suggested soaking in w=
ar=3D
m water. Well=3D0A- that didn't work. I don't want to use a reagent or chem=
ic=3D
al that will=3D0Asoften or blur the plastic.=3D0A=3D0AHas anyone a suggesti=
on as =3D
to how to get these off? They are stick-on,=3D0Anot part of the plastic as =
so=3D
me are, but I have not yet found anything=3D0Ato soften or cut the adhesive=
, =3D
and the labels=3DA0 don't come off without=3D0Asplitting and leaving the gl=
ue b=3D
ack on the jar.=3D0A=3D0AAny suggestions appreciated.=3D0A=3D0AJohn=3D0A=3D=
0A--=3D0AJohn =3D
Rodgers=3D0AClayartist and Moldmaker=3D0A88'GL VW Bus Driver=3D0AChelsea, A=
L=3D0AHt=3D
tp://www.moldhaus.com=3D0A
Cathi Newlin on mon 7 mar 11
This will sound whacky, but...
Go to the auto parts store and buy a can of engine starter spray.
It contains ether, which liquefies most adhesives.
I would try saturating (in a well ventilated place of course) the label
- may take a few minutes - then see if you can peel it off.
Mind you, as the adhesive re-dries, it will become like cement until
re-ethered.
Not *positive* it will work, but it would only cost a couple bucks to see.
Dog people sometimes use this method to tape the ears of breeds who
undergo ear cropping for shows, and vets often used it to securely
adhere medical tape to animals (before the advent of VetWrap).
Worth a try...
On 3/7/2011 12:00 PM, John Rodgers wrote:
> I have dozens of square (great for storage) clear plastic containers
> that were Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts with Sea Salt (no - this is not a
> commercial) containers. These all have lids, and would make wonderful
> dry chemical storage for those smaller quantities of glaze chemicals
> that we all use/need periodically, The problem is - each container has a
> Planters label on all four sides of the container, and I don't care for
> that on my jars. I have tried soaking in warm soapy water, alcohol, etc,
> but have found nothing to ease removal. I even contacted Planters and
> they didn't know what to use, but suggested soaking in warm water. Well
> - that didn't work. I don't want to use a reagent or chemical that will
> soften or blur the plastic.
>
> Has anyone a suggestion as to how to get these off? They are stick-on,
> not part of the plastic as some are, but I have not yet found anything
> to soften or cut the adhesive, and the labels don't come off without
> splitting and leaving the glue back on the jar.
>
> Any suggestions appreciated.
>
> John
>
> --
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com
>
>
--
Cathi Newlin, Angels Camp, Ca
box49@caltel.com
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
Boxers in California Shelters:
http://www.CaliforniaBoxers.com
Got Pots?
http://www.etsy.com/shop/theSquarePeg
Larry Andre on mon 7 mar 11
-----Original Message-----
From: Carl Finch
Carefully, with a hair dryer heat the label and peel it off. Do not overhea=
t
the plastic or it will deform. A couple quick passes should be enough. Work=
s
great to get bumper stickers off cars, off mirrors, windows, . L
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 4:07 PM
To: Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: Looking for a solution
At 12:00 PM 3/7/2011, John Rodgers wrote:
> I have dozens of square (great for storage) clear plastic containers
>that were Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts with Sea Salt (no - this is not a
>commercial) containers. These all have lids, and would make wonderful
>dry chemical storage for those smaller quantities of glaze chemicals
>that we all use/need periodically, The problem is - each container has a
>Planters label on all four sides of the container, and I don't care for
>that on my jars. I have tried soaking in warm soapy water, alcohol, etc,
>but have found nothing to ease removal. I even contacted Planters and
>they didn't know what to use, but suggested soaking in warm water. Well
>- that didn't work. I don't want to use a reagent or chemical that will
>soften or blur the plastic.
>
>Has anyone a suggestion as to how to get these off? They are stick-on,
>not part of the plastic as some are, but I have not yet found anything
>to soften or cut the adhesive, and the labels don't come off without
>splitting and leaving the glue back on the jar.
>
>Any suggestions appreciated.
Yeah, I hate that stuff, too.
I've used "3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner" (Part No.
051135-08984) for many years with great success when soap, water, and
alcohol have all failed.
--Carl
Medford, Oregon
P.S. Planters sez "soak in warm water?!" Talk about your feckless, CYA
answer!
P.S. And how "nice" that Planters has decided to use sea salt
(iodine-free). When I was in elementary school the state of
Wisconsin periodically sent around chewable iodine pills to keep us
young badgers goiter-free. Have I missed some break-through medical
research?
Fisher Cheryl on mon 7 mar 11
http://www.magicamerican.com/googone/products.aspx
Goo Gone. I've used it for labels at work.
Cheryl Fisher
potterytalk@verizon.net
Sarasota, FL USA
John Rodgers on mon 7 mar 11
I have dozens of square (great for storage) clear plastic containers
that were Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts with Sea Salt (no - this is not a
commercial) containers. These all have lids, and would make wonderful
dry chemical storage for those smaller quantities of glaze chemicals
that we all use/need periodically, The problem is - each container has a
Planters label on all four sides of the container, and I don't care for
that on my jars. I have tried soaking in warm soapy water, alcohol, etc,
but have found nothing to ease removal. I even contacted Planters and
they didn't know what to use, but suggested soaking in warm water. Well
- that didn't work. I don't want to use a reagent or chemical that will
soften or blur the plastic.
Has anyone a suggestion as to how to get these off? They are stick-on,
not part of the plastic as some are, but I have not yet found anything
to soften or cut the adhesive, and the labels don't come off without
splitting and leaving the glue back on the jar.
Any suggestions appreciated.
John
--
John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com
Lis Allison on mon 7 mar 11
On March 7, 2011, John Rodgers wrote:
> I have dozens of square (great for storage) clear plastic containers
>.....
> Has anyone a suggestion as to how to get these off?
Have you tried soaking the paper off in water (maybe giving it a scrub),
and then getting the glue off with paint remover or nail polish remover?
One of those might work.
Lis
--
Elisabeth Allison
Pine Ridge Studio
website: www.pine-ridge.ca
Pottery blog: www.studio-on-the-ridge.blogspot.com
Garden blog: www.garden-on-the-ridge.blogspot.com
Carl Finch on mon 7 mar 11
At 12:00 PM 3/7/2011, John Rodgers wrote:
> I have dozens of square (great for storage) clear plastic containers
>that were Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts with Sea Salt (no - this is not a
>commercial) containers. These all have lids, and would make wonderful
>dry chemical storage for those smaller quantities of glaze chemicals
>that we all use/need periodically, The problem is - each container has a
>Planters label on all four sides of the container, and I don't care for
>that on my jars. I have tried soaking in warm soapy water, alcohol, etc,
>but have found nothing to ease removal. I even contacted Planters and
>they didn't know what to use, but suggested soaking in warm water. Well
>- that didn't work. I don't want to use a reagent or chemical that will
>soften or blur the plastic.
>
>Has anyone a suggestion as to how to get these off? They are stick-on,
>not part of the plastic as some are, but I have not yet found anything
>to soften or cut the adhesive, and the labels don't come off without
>splitting and leaving the glue back on the jar.
>
>Any suggestions appreciated.
Yeah, I hate that stuff, too.
I've used "3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner" (Part No.
051135-08984) for many years with great success when soap, water, and
alcohol have all failed.
--Carl
Medford, Oregon
P.S. Planters sez "soak in warm water?!" Talk about your feckless, CYA ans=
wer!
P.S. And how "nice" that Planters has decided to use sea salt
(iodine-free). When I was in elementary school the state of
Wisconsin periodically sent around chewable iodine pills to keep us
young badgers goiter-free. Have I missed some break-through medical resear=
ch?
MEUNIER LEE on mon 7 mar 11
=3DA0=3DA0=3DA0 I would try a large bottle of Coca-Cola.=3DA0 I usually don=
't think=3D
of it as my =3D0Afirst=3D0Asolution for getting most any unwanted stuff ou=
t of=3D
most anything.=3DA0 I don't=3D0Arecall a time when Coke didn't do the job,=
how=3D
ever.=3DA0 I clean silver with it,=3D0Aancient steel kitchen sinks,=3DA0guc=
k=3DA0wh=3D
ich has spilled and dried=3DA0onto refigerator =3D0Ashelves,=3D0A=3DA0and a=
nything =3D
else that doesn't respond to my usual cleaners.=3D0A=3D0AScary, isn't it?=
=3D0A=3D0A=3D
Joyce=3D0AIn the Mojave desert of California where it's maddeningly windy t=
od=3D
ay and the =3D0Adogs=3D0Aare unwilling to do more than to observe its actio=
n an=3D
d/or destruction from=3D0Athe inside of=3DA0 a big window.......=3DA0 I HAD=
to go=3D
out; brrr feel the same way.=3DA0 =3D0AGoing=3D0Asoon to find a cuppa tea.=
......=3D
think I'll use Mel's huge teabowl.... or maye =3D0APaul=3D0AHerman's (Many=
dim=3D
ensions of lovliness)...... or Craig Martell's Ceramic Monthly=3D0Ateabowl.=
..=3D
. or Jack Troy's...... such riches........
Steve Mills on mon 7 mar 11
John, I've found that filling the container with very hot water often softe=
n=3D
s the adhesive on those labels sufficiently to allow you to peel them off. =
Y=3D
ou have to leave it for a couple of minutes to start softening, but it usua=
l=3D
ly works.=3D20
Worth a try!
Steve M
Steve Mills
Bath
UK
www.mudslinger.me.uk
Sent from my Ipod touch
On 7 Mar 2011, at 20:00, John Rodgers wrote:
> I have dozens of square (great for storage) clear plastic containers
> that were Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts with Sea Salt (no - this is not a
> commercial) containers. These all have lids, and would make wonderful
> dry chemical storage for those smaller quantities of glaze chemicals
> that we all use/need periodically, The problem is - each container has a
> Planters label on all four sides of the container, and I don't care for
> that on my jars. I have tried soaking in warm soapy water, alcohol, etc,
> but have found nothing to ease removal. I even contacted Planters and
> they didn't know what to use, but suggested soaking in warm water. Well
> - that didn't work. I don't want to use a reagent or chemical that will
> soften or blur the plastic.
>=3D20
> Has anyone a suggestion as to how to get these off? They are stick-on,
> not part of the plastic as some are, but I have not yet found anything
> to soften or cut the adhesive, and the labels don't come off without
> splitting and leaving the glue back on the jar.
>=3D20
> Any suggestions appreciated.
>=3D20
> John
>=3D20
> --
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com
L BURCH on mon 7 mar 11
I reuse a container that contain an ingredient that my wife uses. I
have found that the use of paint thinner cleans the glue off
nicely. I warm the surface up with a blow torch first so that I can
pull the paper first before I apply the thinner. Hpoe this helps.
leonard
At 12:00 PM 3/7/2011, John Rodgers wrote:
> I have dozens of square (great for storage) clear plastic containers
>that were Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts with Sea Salt (no - this is not a
>commercial) containers. These all have lids, and would make wonderful
>dry chemical storage for those smaller quantities of glaze chemicals
>that we all use/need periodically, The problem is - each container has a
>Planters label on all four sides of the container, and I don't care for
>that on my jars. I have tried soaking in warm soapy water, alcohol, etc,
>but have found nothing to ease removal. I even contacted Planters and
>they didn't know what to use, but suggested soaking in warm water. Well
>- that didn't work. I don't want to use a reagent or chemical that will
>soften or blur the plastic.
>
>Has anyone a suggestion as to how to get these off? They are stick-on,
>not part of the plastic as some are, but I have not yet found anything
>to soften or cut the adhesive, and the labels don't come off without
>splitting and leaving the glue back on the jar.
>
>Any suggestions appreciated.
>
>John
>
>--
>John Rodgers
>Clayartist and Moldmaker
>88'GL VW Bus Driver
>Chelsea, AL
>Http://www.moldhaus.com
Bob Seele on mon 7 mar 11
On Mar 7, 2011, at 2:00 PM, John Rodgers wrote:
I have dozens of square (great for storage) clear plastic containers
that were Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts containers.
I have tried soaking in warm soapy water, alcohol, etc,
but have found nothing to ease removal.
Has anyone a suggestion as to how to get these off?
John
I used a hair dryer to remove labels from 5 gallon buckets.
I have no idea if that would damage the container.
To remove the glue from the bucket, a little gasoline on a rag worked
good,
then soap and water to clean up the gasoline.
hope this helps
bs
ivor and olive lewis on tue 8 mar 11
Dear John Rodgers,
I have two solutions for your problem.
The first is to fill each container in turn with near boiling water. This
will soften the adhesive and allow you to peal the labels away from the
plastic. Test one to determine that the plastic does not excessively soften
or shrink,
The second way is one I use for stronger adhesives. Use a paint stripper,
the electrical type that blows hot air. Keep this tool moving so that you d=
o
not melt your plastic containers. Again, you will soften the adhesive and
the label will easily peel from the plastic.
Best regards,
Ivor Lewis,
REDHILL,
South Australia
Les on tue 8 mar 11
Hi Folks -
I have a potter friend who is looking for a solution to a problem with =3D
her glazes. As I am not a glaze comfortable person I felt the best way =3D
to help her is to go to our Clayart people.
She is trying to get a clear(like water) to put over a white which has =3D
underglazes. The ones she has been using (some are commercial), when =3D
fired to ^6 electric, comet with quite a yellow cast to them.
What she is trying to get is a clear glaze that retain the white as =3D
white, white.
Is this possible?
Les Crimp on Vancouver Island.
lcrimp@shaw.ca
On 2011-03-07, at 10:15 PM, ivor and olive lewis wrote:
gary navarre on tue 8 mar 11
John,=3D0A=3D0A Get some Diff wallpaper remover, scuff sand the label in ca=
se i=3D
t is a coated paper, apply the Diff mixture and wait a half hour or so to s=
=3D
ee what happens. Repeat a couple time. If it doesn't work at least you have=
=3D
some Diff to start that redecorating project the wife has in mind. =3D0A=
=3D0AG=3D
ary Navarre=3D0ANavarre Pottery=3D0ANavarre Enterprises=3D0ANorway, Michiga=
n, USA=3D
=3D0Ahttp://www.NavarrePottery.etsy.com=3D0Ahttp://www.youtube.com/GindaUP=
=3D0Aht=3D
tp://public.fotki.com/GindaUP/=3D0A=3D0A=3D0A--- On Mon, 3/7/11, John Rodge=
rs ua@CHARTER.NET> wrote:=3D0A=3D0A> From: John Rodgers =3D0=
A> Sub=3D
ject: [Clayart] Looking for a solution=3D0A> To: Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG=
=3D0A>=3D
Date: Monday, March 7, 2011, 2:00 PM=3D0A> I have dozens of square (great=
f=3D
or=3D0A> storage) clear plastic containers=3D0A> that were Planters Deluxe =
Mixe=3D
d Nuts with Sea Salt (no -=3D0A> this is not a=3D0A> commercial) containers=
. Th=3D
ese all have lids, and would make=3D0A> wonderful=3D0A> dry chemical storag=
e fo=3D
r those smaller quantities of glaze=3D0A> chemicals=3D0A> that we all use/n=
eed =3D
periodically, The problem is - each=3D0A> container has a=3D0A> Planters la=
bel =3D
on all four sides of the container, and I=3D0A> don't care for=3D0A> that o=
n my=3D
jars. I have tried soaking in warm soapy water,=3D0A> alcohol, etc,=3D0A> =
but =3D
have found nothing to ease removal. I even contacted=3D0A> Planters and=3D0=
A> t=3D
hey didn't know what to use, but suggested soaking in warm=3D0A> water. Wel=
l=3D
=3D0A> - that didn't work. I don't want to use a reagent or=3D0A> chemical =
that=3D
will=3D0A> soften or blur the plastic.=3D0A> =3D0A> Has anyone a suggestio=
n as t=3D
o how to get these off? They=3D0A> are stick-on,=3D0A> not part of the plas=
tic =3D
as some are, but I have not yet=3D0A> found anything=3D0A> to soften or cut=
the=3D
adhesive, and the labels=3DA0 don't=3D0A> come off without=3D0A> splitting=
and l=3D
eaving the glue back on the jar.=3D0A> =3D0A> Any suggestions appreciated.=
=3D0A> =3D
=3D0A> John=3D0A> =3D0A> --=3D0A> John Rodgers=3D0A> Clayartist and Moldmak=
er=3D0A> 88'=3D
GL VW Bus Driver=3D0A> Chelsea, AL=3D0A> Http://www.moldhaus.com=3D0A> =3D0=
A=3D0A=3D0A =3D
David Woof on tue 8 mar 11
Hi John=3D2C =3D20
this may sound too simple=3D3B cheap vegetable cooking oil (the clog your =
ar=3D
teries kind) will melt many of the glues that resist solvents=3D2C soap and=
w=3D
ater soaks=3D2C excessive scrubbing=3D2C etc.... the one tougher exception =
in m=3D
y experience being the labels that have a thin plastic film laminated over =
=3D
the paper of the label. These require longer soaks and I've razor scored t=
=3D
hru the plastic to allow quicker soak penetration. Then the plastic film wi=
=3D
ll peal away and you can proceed with letting the paper wick the oil down t=
=3D
o dissolve the glue. Several years ago I consulted for a startup recycled =
=3D
glass cast tiles operation and saw a fair share of glues and labels and how=
=3D
to remove them..
=3D20
David Woof
_______________________________________________________________________
6a. Looking for a solution
Posted by: "John Rodgers" inua@CHARTER.NET=3D20
Date: Mon Mar 7=3D2C 2011 2:38 pm ((PST))
=3D20
I have dozens of square (great for storage) clear plastic containers
that were Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts with Sea Salt (no - this is not a
commercial) containers. These all have lids=3D2C and would make wonderful
dry chemical storage for those smaller quantities of glaze chemicals
that we all use/need periodically=3D2C The problem is - each container has =
a
Planters label on all four sides of the container=3D2C and I don't care for
that on my jars. I have tried soaking in warm soapy water=3D2C alcohol=3D2C=
etc=3D
=3D2C
but have found nothing to ease removal. I even contacted Planters and
they didn't know what to use=3D2C but suggested soaking in warm water. Well
- that didn't work. I don't want to use a reagent or chemical that will
soften or blur the plastic.
=3D20
Has anyone a suggestion as to how to get these off? They are stick-on=3D2C
not part of the plastic as some are=3D2C but I have not yet found anything
to soften or cut the adhesive=3D2C and the labels don't come off without
splitting and leaving the glue back on the jar.
=3D20
Any suggestions appreciated.
=3D20
John
=3D20
--
John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
=3D20
=3D
Snail Scott on wed 9 mar 11
On Mar 8, 2011, at 5:16 PM, Susan Fox Hirschmann wrote:
> "Goof Off! "works great. Comes in a small yellow can.
> Any hardware store has it. It cuts thru the glue and even removes
> super glue...
This stuff is a really nasty solvent - mostly toluene, I
think. It does work well...just the same as the stuff in the
scary industrial-style cans. Don't let that friendly colorful
little package lead you into thinking it's innocuous. The
fumes can make you very ill if used with poor ventilation.
Chemical sensitivities can be a bitch, and overexposure
even once can leave you sensitized for years afterward.
Be well-informed, then make your own choices.
-Snail
Snail Scott on wed 9 mar 11
On Mar 8, 2011, at 3:09 PM, Les wrote:
> She is trying to get a clear(like water) to put over a white which has =
=3D
underglazes. The ones she has been using (some are commercial), when =3D
fired to ^6 electric, comet with quite a yellow cast to them..
I've never used a commercial clear that turned yellowish. =3D20
Some are a bit cloudy, but I've never had a yellowish one.=3D20
She has tried several, and they're all yellow?=3D20
Just as a check - has she fired this white (a clay? a slip?=3D20
an underglaze?) by itself without a glaze? Is it pure white=3D20
with no glaze at ^6, but yellowish when glazed? If this is a=3D20
bare 'white' clay body that is showing, does the glaze still=3D20
look yellowish if applied over a base-coat white underglaze=3D20
or slip with a white opacifier?
I only ask because the shift of our white-colored bisque=3D20
to an ivory-colored vitrified clay takes some of my students=3D20
by surprise at first, and some think it's the glaze that causes=3D20
it until they look an the underside or at an unglazed area.=3D20
I'm not sure how much of a novice your friend is, or whether=3D20
you are describing your own observations or hers.
-Snail=3D
=3D?iso-8859-1?B?VGlnIER1cHLp?=3D on wed 9 mar 11
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At 12:00 PM 3/7/2011=3D2C John Rodgers wrote:
>=3D3DA0 I have dozens of square (great for storage) clear plastic containe=
rs
>that were Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts with Sea Salt (no - this is not a
>commercial) containers. These all have lids=3D2C and would make wonderful
>dry chemical storage for those smaller quantities of glaze chemicals
>that we all use/need periodically=3D2C The problem is - each container has=
a
>Planters label on all four sides of the container=3D2C and I don't care fo=
r
>that on my jars. I have tried soaking in warm soapy water=3D2C alcohol=3D2=
C et=3D
c=3D2C
>but have found nothing to ease removal. I even contacted Planters and
>they didn't know what to use=3D2C but suggested soaking in warm water. Wel=
l
>- that didn't work. I don't want to use a reagent or chemical that will
>soften or blur the plastic.
>
>Has anyone a suggestion as to how to get these off? They are stick-on=3D2C
>not part of the plastic as some are=3D2C but I have not yet found anything
>to soften or cut the adhesive=3D2C and the labels=3D3DA0 don't come off wi=
thou=3D
t
>splitting and leaving the glue back on the jar.
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John=3D2C
I use gallon-sized plastic containers that used to have silica gel cat litt=
=3D
er in them. =3D20
(Great litter for those of you with felines in the studio.) The folks at t=
=3D
he factory in China
have invented a sort of kryptonite glue that resists most attempts to get t=
=3D
he label off.
So-o-o... I checked out hair dryers=3D2C heat guns=3D2C Goo-B-Gone=3D2C an=
d brak=3D
e cleaner. Most of these
melted the plastic. I remembered that WD-40 has anti-adhesive properties=
=3D
=3D2C and tried it out
on these bottles. WORKED like a charm! Dashed out and bought a gallon can=
=3D
of the stuff
and a refillable spray bottle.
Spray the label and let it sit for about a half hour. Then carefully pry u=
=3D
p an edge and commence=3D20
to peel away. You may have to add some more spray if the label is particul=
=3D
arly stubborn.
After peeling=3D2C wipe down the surface with rubbing alcohol=3D2C denature=
d al=3D
cohol=3D2C or other light solvent
to give a nice=3D2C clean surface for your new label.
Just my dos centavos=3D2C
Tig Dupre
in RAINY Port Orchard=3D2C WA
=3D
logan johnson on wed 9 mar 11
"Get some Diff wallpaper remover"
Hmmmmm......=3DA0 This leads me to a question.
I've used very warm water mixed with a good amount of vinegar maybe 50/50 &=
=3D
removed=3D20
wall paper very easily I wonder if that would work on the labels ???
Hmmmmmm........
Logan
Logan Johnson Yakima Valley Pottery & Supply 719 W Nob Hill Blvd. Ste C =
=3D
Yakima, WA 98902 509.469.6966 =3DA0www.audeostudios.com "Carpe Argill=
am=3D
!!"
Mayssan Farra on wed 9 mar 11
This is the best group. Ever. Information is given freely and instantly and=
not
just about pottery.
Since I a re-user I have been struggling with removing labels forever, and =
there
it was: fill the jar with very warm water, let stand a minute and peel. The
whole thing came off in one piece including the glue.
I don't remember who posted it, but it doesn't matter as every one of you i=
s
great
Thanks
Mayssan Shora Farra
http://clayette.blogspot.com
Lis Allison on wed 9 mar 11
On March 8, 2011, Les wrote:
> Hi Folks -
>
> I have a potter friend who is looking for a solution to a problem with
> her glazes. As I am not a glaze comfortable person I felt the best
> way to help her is to go to our Clayart people.
>
> She is trying to get a clear(like water) to put over a white which has
> underglazes. The ones she has been using (some are commercial), when
> fired to ^6 electric, comet with quite a yellow cast to them.
>
> What she is trying to get is a clear glaze that retain the white as
> white, white.
Need more info, please!
Why is she putting a clear glaze over a white glaze? Why not use a shiny
white glaze in the first place and paint on top of it like I do? I use
underglazes, oxides, stains, whatever, on top of the white glaze, then
fire. Works good.
Lis
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Elisabeth Allison
Pine Ridge Studio
website: www.pine-ridge.ca
Pottery blog: www.studio-on-the-ridge.blogspot.com
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