ladyremington Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 I have several tubs of old glazes that I have reconstituted about 8 times each because they keep drying up. Is there a point when glazes are no good? Can I do this too often? They started out as dry powder glazes when I got them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 As long as you are able to sieve and mix them, nothing escapes but water when it evaporates. Why are they drying out so much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 Yup, just rehydrate and sieve. And why are they drying out? You need better lids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyremington Posted January 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Thank you so much; I have been worried about this! I don't use them very often, and I have them in plastic storage tubs with clip on lids like you buy at Walmart. I only mix about three gallons at a time because it dries out so often. What kind of container would you suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 I suggest an airtight container. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulk Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Container lids that don' have a gasket (e.g. rubber), or metal to metal (like a paint can) will "breathe" - where every exhalation includes water - to some degree. I'm using plastic containers with snap on lids, hence checking density (specific gravity) is necessary, although storage out of the sun (and big temperature swings) helps a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitchmss Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 I use any 5 gallon bucket and a screw on lid adaptor; I used to use the snap on style lids sold with most 5 gallon buckets, but got tired of them breaking, and the screw ons are better if the bucket gets knocked over. I also find it easier on my fingers to turn a lid with my palms, rather than pry with my finger tips, and bend/snap nails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 I use the Homer buckets for my standard glazes, 2 gallon buckets from home Depot for smaller batches, and then these little quart size containers for mixing test glazes, accent glazes, oxide washes, etc. All air tight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyremington Posted January 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 I have used locking lid buckets, but they are not wide enough for dipping some things; that is why I changed to the storage containers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyremington Posted January 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Thank you for all of your suggestions! Where is a good place to find containers with gaskets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitchmss Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 1 hour ago, ladyremington said: I have used locking lid buckets, but they are not wide enough for dipping some things; that is why I changed to the storage containers. The majority of my regular glazes are mixed in 30-55 gallon trashcans. For these, the only lids that work are the ones that come with them. Even if a batch of glaze takes me months to use up, by the end of the use, I maye have had to adjust the SP GR once or twice. Im pretty diligent about covering up my buckets when not in use, even for a few minutes. My studio is also not very "dry" atmosphere so maybe that helps me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 2 hours ago, ladyremington said: Thank you for all of your suggestions! Where is a good place to find containers with gaskets? You can put weather stripping for doors on almost any bin. Just stick it where the lid and rim attach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyremington Posted January 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Great info, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Maybe store in airtight container and then decant into kittylitter tray for glazing plates and bigger bits. I use a cereal container for dipping small plates font need as much glaze and a wide mouthed jug for small bowls and mugs. Wok and kittylitter trays for bigger flatter pieces. Glazes stored in air tight buckets on just the right height bench...saves lifting Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Reich Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Babs said: Maybe store in airtight container and then decant into kittylitter tray for glazing plates and bigger bits. I use a cereal container for dipping small plates font need as much glaze and a wide mouthed jug for small bowls and mugs. Wok and kittylitter trays for bigger flatter pieces. Glazes stored in air tight buckets on just the right height bench...saves lifting Just saying. I like to do this, too. Two advantages: the piece being glazed can be dipped/covered evenly and, a smaller amount of glaze is needed so that last 1/4 bucket or small batch can be stretched out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyremington Posted January 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 Thank you for the ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbruce Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 If you're struggling with how much water to add, this might help... https://jbruce12000.github.io/glaze-specific-gravity-calculator/html/specific-gravity.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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