tzylawy Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Used Amaco Green Float 05 glaze on bisque ware -low -fire clay. Why is it flaking off? Should I remove it & use another glaze or fire it as it is? tz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kielb Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 IMO Post pictures here before firing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 @tzylawy, I'm copying the image you posted in the gallery into this thread so it's easier to find. Definitely wouldn't fire this as is. Was the glaze frozen at some point or is it really old? Also did you really stir it up before using? Did your brush drag as you were applying the glaze? Reason I'm asking is it looks like the gums that are typically used in brushing glazes are no longer effective. Is that the same glaze on the inside of the pot? I'ld scrape off as much glaze as you can (wear a mask), dump it back into the jar and scrub the outside of the pot. I'ld then add a little bit of gum solution and enough water to make a good brushing consistency and try it again on a test tile. If it works on the test tile then reglaze your pot. (it's easy to make your own gum solution if you don't want to buy it) Welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Is this purchased bisqueware as in another recent post? Sounds like you may need to get info from supplier. If you are bisquing yourself what cone are you firing to? If a low bisque fire, your glaze needs to be thinner. Dampen pot, apply a layer of thinner glaze, may need another coat and see how you go. i.e.test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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