1. DIPPING GLAZES PC Potters Choice, Mixing & Application

2. BRUSHING DIPPING

3. BRUSHING vs DIPPING GLAZES BRUSHING PC Glazes are supplied in LIQUID form Contain Gum Solution for smooth brush-ability Brush on 3-4 coats Layering versatility – see color brochures DIPPING PC Glazes are supplied in DRY form Different consistency (NO Gum/binder) Dip 1 coat Not suitable for layering

4. DISTILLED WATER (Recommended)

5. MIXING AMACO DRY DIPPING GLAZES 1)Best to use DISTILLED WATER 2)Measure water & add to FULL dry glaze amount 3)Mix well, e.g. using paint mixer 4)Hydrate/soak overnight….

6. PAINT MIXER MEASURED WATER

7. MIXING AMACO DRY DIPPING GLAZES 5)Remix soaked glaze with mixer until smooth 6)Measure SPECIFIC GRAVITY (and adjust as needed) 7)Record date and SG 8)Glaze and fire test tile – save as glaze sample …. continued

9. EMPTY Cup: Full Cup (WATER): Full Cup (GLAZE): (a) WATER WEIGHT or VOLUME*: (Full cup Water)-(Empty Cup)= (b) MATERIAL WEIGHT : (Full cup GLAZE)-(EMPTY)= SPECIFIC GRAVITY: (b) MATERIAL WEIGHT= (a) WATER VOLUME CALCULATING SPECIFIC GRAVITY: *NOTE: 1 gram of Water = 1ml Grams/ml Grams “ “

10. Resources & Support Website: www.amaco.comwww.amaco.com Tech Support: (800)374-1600 Amaco You Tube Channel: “American Art Clay” videos Facebook Groups: AMACO Cone 5/6 Exchange Low Fire Glaze Exchange K-12 Clay Community www.facebook.com/DianaFarisWorkshops