Lili Krakowski on thu 1 sep 05
Lezlie wrote:
"My question is: how do you combine your ingredients so they are THOROUGHLY
distributed, especially in recipes which call for small %s of oxides or
additives. How can I be assured the chemicals are TOTALLY blended? (other
than stirring & whisking & shaking & whipping the heck out of the poor mess
for an excessive amount of time)."
which indicated to me a certain impatience with the wet-mixing process.
Which is well and good.
I know nothing about Lezlie and her work circumstances. A "professional"
studio in the country? A part of a basement in a house in a city? A space
in a group studio?
I do not question for a second that David Hendley can dry mix glazes
safely. I doubt the average amateur potter can. Yes, when, as someone
wrote in, it is a small amount that can fit into a ziplock type bag, that is
fine.
But my doubts remain, as every time a dry glaze is handled dust is
generated.
My oft-repeated point is one of the lowest common denominator. That when
advice is given the amateur, the newcomer, the beginner, the person potting
in a closet, the person potting in the kitchen should be considered. I have
no idea about Lezlie....my response was given with the above risks in mind.
Lili Krakowski
Be of good courage
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