Llewellyn Kouba on tue 31 oct 06
Readers: Last time I did Majolica I had good results so am doing
another batch. I had added something black strap molasses (I believe?)
to the batch of glaze last time and it did help it not be so powdery
when working on the overglazes but now this bucket for the second load
of wares is old and not nice. Yikes has someone died in the studio. Is
there anything I can safely add (without changing the glaze resulsts) to
make this glaze smell better? I hate to dump it and start over. I have
worked with it this way in the past but wonder if there isn't a better
way? Help for the stench is overwhelming. haa LOL.
Br. Llewellyn
Abbey Pottery
Hilltop Pottery on tue 31 oct 06
I remember a post a while back that someone said they added a little
hydrogen peroxide to help keep the stench to a minimum. I don't know if
it would work to eliminate the stench....how about a respirator that you
use when you mix glazes?
Nancy
Llewellyn Kouba wrote:
> Readers: Last time I did Majolica I had good results so am doing
> another batch. I had added something black strap molasses (I believe?)
> to the batch of glaze last time and it did help it not be so powdery
> when working on the overglazes but now this bucket for the second load
> of wares is old and not nice. Yikes has someone died in the studio. Is
> there anything I can safely add (without changing the glaze resulsts) to
> make this glaze smell better? I hate to dump it and start over. I have
> worked with it this way in the past but wonder if there isn't a better
> way? Help for the stench is overwhelming. haa LOL.
>
> Br. Llewellyn
> Abbey Pottery
>
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Llewellyn Kouba on tue 31 oct 06
Nancy,
Yes I do use a respirator and that cuts it down totally but when I
remove the mask to do brush work and other things whalaaaa! ooops. I
could try the hydrogen peroxide. Any clue how much? Maybe someone else
will answer more. I am working with 3 - 5 gal of glaze.
Llewellyn
Hilltop Pottery wrote:
> I remember a post a while back that someone said they added a little
> hydrogen peroxide to help keep the stench to a minimum. I don't know if
> it would work to eliminate the stench....how about a respirator that you
> use when you mix glazes?
>
> Nancy
>
> Llewellyn Kouba wrote:
>> Readers: Last time I did Majolica I had good results so am doing
>> another batch. I had added something black strap molasses (I believe?)
>> to the batch of glaze last time and it did help it not be so powdery
>> when working on the overglazes but now this bucket for the second load
>> of wares is old and not nice. Yikes has someone died in the studio. Is
>> there anything I can safely add (without changing the glaze resulsts) to
>> make this glaze smell better? I hate to dump it and start over. I have
>> worked with it this way in the past but wonder if there isn't a better
>> way? Help for the stench is overwhelming. haa LOL.
>>
>> Br. Llewellyn
>> Abbey Pottery
>>
>
>
Lynn Goodman Porcelain Pottery on tue 31 oct 06
On Oct 31, 2006, at 1:30 PM, Llewellyn Kouba wrote:
> Readers: Last time I did Majolica I had good results so am doing
> another batch. I had added something black strap molasses (I believe?)
> to the batch of glaze last time and it did help it not be so powdery
> when working on the overglazes but now this bucket for the second load
> of wares is old and not nice. Yikes has someone died in the
> studio. Is
> there anything I can safely add (without changing the glaze
> resulsts) to
> make this glaze smell better? I hate to dump it and start over. I have
> worked with it this way in the past but wonder if there isn't a better
> way? Help for the stench is overwhelming. haa LOL.
>
> Br. Llewellyn
> Abbey Pottery
Try adding a few drops of clorox. It may or may not help the existing
stink, but it will definitely stop it from getting worse. In the
future, instead of adding something sugary which will promote
bacterial growth, try using 1/4 of 1% CMC (add it dry to the dry
mix). That will do the trick!
Lynn
Lynn Goodman
Fine Porcelain Pottery
Cell 347-526-9805
www.lynngoodmanporcelain.com
smdilley@sdcoe.k12.ca.us on tue 31 oct 06
BLEACH!!!
Happy Halloween
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Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:40:33 -0500
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Subject: Re: What to do for smelly glaze
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Nancy
Llewellyn Kouba wrote:
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> another batch=2E I had added something black strap molasses (I believe=3F=
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> when working on the overglazes but now this bucket for the second load
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> Br=2E Llewellyn
> Abbey Pottery
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Hilltop Pottery on tue 31 oct 06
Llewellyn
I remember it wasn't much....I'd start with a little and see what
happens. I noticed someone said they use bleach...but not how much.
The only stinky stuff I have in the studio is a batch of reclaim clay
that had a shammy (sp?) in it....wooo hoo....did that smell ripe while
throwing!
Nancy
Llewellyn Kouba wrote:
> Nancy,
>
> Yes I do use a respirator and that cuts it down totally but when I
> remove the mask to do brush work and other things whalaaaa! ooops. I
> could try the hydrogen peroxide. Any clue how much? Maybe someone else
> will answer more. I am working with 3 - 5 gal of glaze.
>
> Llewellyn
>
> Hilltop Pottery wrote:
>> I remember a post a while back that someone said they added a little
>> hydrogen peroxide to help keep the stench to a minimum. I don't know if
>> it would work to eliminate the stench....how about a respirator that you
>> use when you mix glazes?
>>
>> Nancy
>>
>> Llewellyn Kouba wrote:
>>> Readers: Last time I did Majolica I had good results so am doing
>>> another batch. I had added something black strap molasses (I believe?)
>>> to the batch of glaze last time and it did help it not be so powdery
>>> when working on the overglazes but now this bucket for the second load
>>> of wares is old and not nice. Yikes has someone died in the studio. Is
>>> there anything I can safely add (without changing the glaze
>>> resulsts) to
>>> make this glaze smell better? I hate to dump it and start over. I have
>>> worked with it this way in the past but wonder if there isn't a better
>>> way? Help for the stench is overwhelming. haa LOL.
>>>
>>> Br. Llewellyn
>>> Abbey Pottery
>>>
>>
>>
>
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Fredrick Paget on tue 31 oct 06
A respirator should work. Get the ones that have activated carbon
in the filter. These are used in industry and by coroners and
pathologists. 3M makes them.
Another idea is to add a biocide to the mix while it is fresh
such as Potassium sorbate o.1 percent. Check wine making suppliers
for source.
You could put in about 0.5 percent of Physan or Consan - a
disinfectant used by orchid growers and also in hospitals to keep it
fresh. Google Physan 20.
There are additives used in chemical toilets that are effective
in controlling odor.
A very low percentage of a copper compound such as blue stone
(copper sulfate) will keep CMC or Peptapon fresh.
You might use Peptapon instead of the molasses. It makes a very
tough glaze surface as would a lot of CMC. Peptapon comes from
Germany and I was lucky to get a quarter pound sample on he bargains
table at my local clay supplier.
.
Fred Paget
--
Twin Dragon Studio
Mill Valley, CA, USA
Donald G. Goldsobel on wed 1 nov 06
I have use household bleach in glaze buckets that get smelly or grow algae.
I add about a quarter cup to two gallons-more or less. It lasts for at
least a month. In hot weather it loses its effectiveness. If you need more
to get the desired result add measured amounts and keep track of what
happens. Mix the glazes well after adding bleach. I use a whisk attached to
3/8 inch drill. Best way to get a great mix.
Donald
----- Original Message -----
From: "Llewellyn Kouba"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 10:30 AM
Subject: Re: What to do for smelly glaze
> Readers: Last time I did Majolica I had good results so am doing
> another batch. I had added something black strap molasses (I believe?)
> to the batch of glaze last time and it did help it not be so powdery
> when working on the overglazes but now this bucket for the second load
> of wares is old and not nice. Yikes has someone died in the studio. Is
> there anything I can safely add (without changing the glaze resulsts) to
> make this glaze smell better? I hate to dump it and start over. I have
> worked with it this way in the past but wonder if there isn't a better
> way? Help for the stench is overwhelming. haa LOL.
>
> Br. Llewellyn
> Abbey Pottery
>
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Lee Love on wed 1 nov 06
On 11/1/06, Hilltop Pottery wrote:
> I remember a post a while back that someone said they added a little
> hydrogen peroxide to help keep the stench to a minimum. I don't know if
> it would work to eliminate the stench....how about a respirator that you
> use when you mix glazes?
>
A little bit of bleach works for me. Vivika Heino said she uses a
little lavender oil.
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Lee in Mashiko, Japan
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"Let the beauty we love be what we do." - Rumi
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