REVIVE OLD GLAZES: Adding Gum Solution to Glazes
Are some of your glazes a little older and hard to brush onto your pottery?
In this livestream, we demonstrated adding AMACO® Gum Solution to an old jar of PC-38 to improve its brushability and slow the drying time which results in a more even and consistent application.
Old, thick glazes can be brought back to their original creamy consistency by thinning the glaze with water first, then adding about a tablespoon of AMACO® Gum Solution, or as much as needed to obtain good brushability without drag. AMACO® Gum Solution will prevent glazes from drying fast and cracking.
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Video on spin art is from Jessica Putnam Phillips
I added too much water to the glaze without using the gum solution. What should I do?
What if your glaze is rock hard? Can you still use gum solution to bring it back?
I have a lot of glazes that I was given to me that are 20 years old. Do you think the colors change after time or can be restored? I kind of doubt it but wanted to ask
@AMACOBrent
Жыл бұрын
The colors don't change, but some glaze hard-pan or gel over time. It can be difficult to restore some glazes that are 20 years old, but Gum Solution would be the first step. ~Cara
Good suggestion for thinning but what can you use for glaze that is too thin in order to thicken? My seaweed is too loose!
@AMACOBrent
2 жыл бұрын
You can dehydrate it by leaving the lid off for a day or two but be aware it may take fewer coats to get the same effects if it's been thickened up.
@rOHRshackartpottery
2 жыл бұрын
@@AMACOBrent of you don’t mind I have another question. I recently saw a video by Cara about gold lustures. She informed us about the danger of fumes. I was wondering if they were still giving off dangerous fumes after they are put on, when they are dry and during the firing?
@AMACOBrent
2 жыл бұрын
@@rOHRshackartpottery the fumes are hazardous while the luster is in liquid form and while firing. I don't know about when they are dry.
@rOHRshackartpottery
2 жыл бұрын
@@AMACOBrent thank you. That leaves the question open regarding drying.
Where can I purchase the gum solution so I can save some of my glazes
@AMACOBrent
2 жыл бұрын
Gum Solution should be available where you buy Amaco glazes.
@amygrossman1911
10 ай бұрын
Amazon has it.
Will this work for underglazes to make them easier to paint with?
@AMACOBrent
Жыл бұрын
Amaco underglazes already have Gum Solution, but just like with glazes the Gum can degrade over time. If your underglazes are not brushing smoothly you can add a small amount of Gum to refresh them. ~Cara
@Majoofi
Жыл бұрын
@@AMACOBrent Thanks
What if we touch our hands on glazed piece and we found after firing that there is some kind of hand touching there on piece what is the solution of that
@AMACOBrent
Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, I don't understand the question. Are you referring to a resist from oils on hands? ~Cara
Can you just add water to an underglaze?
@AMACOBrent
3 жыл бұрын
To return your thickened underglazes to their original creamy consistency we recommend adding distilled water and Gum Solution. If you add water to thickened or dried out underglaze without adding Gum Solution the results will likely be chunky, perhaps crack, and be more prone to smudging.
What’s in this gum solution? CMC ?
@AMACOBrent
Жыл бұрын
Our Gum Solution contains a number of ingredients meant to make Amco glazes brush easily and adhere to the ware. I beleive CMC is an ingredient but there is more than just CMC. ~Cara
I just got a pint of gum solution and it is a huge blob... what do I do?
@AMACOBrent
4 ай бұрын
Hi, I'm sorry to hear you had an issue with your Gum Solution. Contact our Tech Support team at customercare@amaco.com for assistance. Include the batch code from the jar and photos if possible.
Why gum instead of glycerin?
@AMACOBrent
3 жыл бұрын
All other suspensions have a very short shelf life and are not suitable to use in Amaco glazes. We use our own Amaco gum solutions that can last for several years. Hope this answers your question!
@pushpanandakumar245
3 жыл бұрын
Can gum solution be used for your CELEDON glazes as well ??
I used water and have already used them on pots i am going to fire , now what ?
@AMACOBrent
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, we're a little confused on your question, can you elaborate more please?
@DyAnnJacobs
3 жыл бұрын
@@AMACOBrent yes I used water already to revive dried out glazed . I never saw this video before I used the water .
@AMACOBrent
3 жыл бұрын
@@DyAnnJacobs As long as you don't se any cracking or peeling on the glaze before it goes into the kiln it's probably fine. If there's cracking or peeling there is a chance the glaze will crawl in firing. If it's peeling a lot you may want to remove the glaze and reglaze before firing. You can add gum solution to your remaining glaze for future use.
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