Lili Krakowski on sat 18 dec 04
Is there such a thing as 'Frequent Question Miles" ?
First rule of thumb: most glazes are used at the consistency of heavy =
(whipping) cream. (This is US type cream not that lovely British one)
Some people experiment and weigh out the glaze and weigh out the water =
and keep a record of the ideal combination.
For diverse reasons, mainly practicality, and that I work alone and do =
nto need methods for delegating different tasks, I mix my glazes =
thisaway.
1. I wait for the end of the workweek so that any glaze dusts can =
setttle and be washed off when I get back to the studio.
2. I put on a mask, and sometimes rubber gloves. (depends on glaze =
materials used) Ideally put on a smock or coverall that will protect =
your clothes from the dust. see NB2.
3. Fill a five gallon pail (I mix glaze one kilo at a time) about 1/3 =
full of warmish water.
4. Weigh out each material into a little plastic bag--either vegetable =
bags from the supermarket or boughten cheapies.
5. When you have weighed everything out, reweigh the bags to make sure =
I did it right.
6. EASE the materials into the water, avoiding splashes. If after =
about ten minutes the mix is more like a mix of cement add enough water =
to make it into a very thick liquid If you can let the whole thing rest =
at least overnight.
7. Restir and add water as needed to reach the cream consistency. =20
8. I sieve the glaze three times, from one bucket into another. some =
people don't sieve, some sieve more, some less....
NB If the glaze contains bentonite, mix the bentonite into one of the =
materials before adding the material to the water. With a plastic bag, =
just hold the bag shut and mix the powders together in it
NB2 After weighing out the glaze and handling all those dusty materials, =
clean the tables, scale, scoops etc. Preferably remove your work =
clothes and put the into a bucket or plastic bag with some water to =
dampen them, or remove them and shower and shampoo. The point here =
being to prevent dust covered clothes from getting in your car, or your =
house. Wash your work clothes on their own, and check no residues =
remain in the machine.
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Lili Krakowski
Be of good courage
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