synj00 Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 So I have a bucket of black slip that I made out of some clay and it is in a thick "pudding" state. I want to thin some of it for brushwork or dipping. Knowing that if I add more water to this I stand the chance of it settling out or being too thin. Is a deflocculant the answer to keeping it suspended and at the right viscosity / specific gravity for application. I want to keep some of it thick for spreading and texture though. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 This video may be of interest, especially from 3:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay lover Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 I think if you defloculate it, you will have less shrinkage , therefor less chance of cracking ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 I like to deflocculate slips because they bond better and dry faster. In the past I used slips that I would do sgraffito work through, so I liked to apply them to pots that were on the dry side of leather hard. Without deflocculating, the slip was more likely to flake off, since I was doing three thick coats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synj00 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Thanks for the tips everyone! Fantastic video. Jb is a wizard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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