Lily Krakowski on fri 24 jan 03
Totally with those who wonder why. It makes a lot of sense for those who
indeed use a huge amount of glaze; I doubt many of those who use 50 gallons
a year work alone.
First: some glazes deteriorate in the slop stage. No idea how much time,
but....
Then such a big quantity ties up a lot of money. Even if one buys the raw
materials by the bag, the stuff is adaptable. Once the Frit or the
strontium is IN the mix that is that.
Then accidents do happen. I expect some of the fiftygalloners have had bad
things fall in the bucket,drown in the glaze (more a rural problem) had
leaks, spillage. Yuk.
Then: I believe 100% in resieving my total glaze bucket before using the
glaze. Why do 50 gallons for a cup full to be used?
And, last. The raw materials change. I think it is better to refigure
one's glazes as one goes along, rather than after five years. Question of
taste. In other words when Buckingham spar gave way to whatever gave way to
Oxford, gave way to whatever came next and so down to the present, I
adjusted my glazes bit by bit.
OT: Mel: we may not have mosquitos in winter--but what do you think
snowmobilers are EXCEPT mosquitoes in insulated suits?
Lili Krakowski
P.O. Box #1
Constableville, N.Y.
(315) 942-5916/ 397-2389
Be of good courage....
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