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brushing on glazes.

updated thu 11 dec 03

 

Kat in the Hat on tue 9 dec 03


Bob U wrote:
>How should I brush on this glaze? What type of brush is best? Should I
>thin the glaze or add anything to it before applying? Should I wet the
>bisqued piece first before brushing?
>Thanks for you help in advance.


Low fire commercial glazes are suspended in gum solution rather than
water. This allows for one to brush on the glaze rather than dipping.
I would recommend using gum for this type of procedure. Perhaps
someone else knows the exact amount. I would guess 100% gum
solution (if you buy it mixed with water already)

Kat
kat@digitalfire.com
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Snail Scott on wed 10 dec 03


At 08:43 AM 12/9/03 -0700, you wrote:
>Low fire commercial glazes are suspended in gum solution rather than
>water...


Just to point out - that the 'gum solution' IS
mostly water. A few percent of CMC will do the
trick.

-Snail