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Glaze Additives and Aids

These additives can be used to alter the properties of our glazes.

Gum Solution

Add AMACO® Gum Solution to glazes to improve their brushability and slow their 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.

After using AMACO® Underglaze Pencils and Crayons, carefully spray or brush a diluted coat of Gum Solution all over the surface to seal the underglaze. Let it dry, then brush on a clear glaze. The Gum Solution seal will prevent the colors from smearing while brushing on the glaze.

Suspendaid

Product Description

Brushing glazes may be altered to achieve the consistency of dipping and pouring glazes with the simple addition of distilled water and AMACO® SuspendAid. This specially formulated mixture is also designed to help prevent the settling of glazes, especially ones to which additional water has been added.

Water is sometimes added to a glaze to obtain a more subtle shade of the color or to facilitate a different type of application besides brushing. Settling of the glaze is often the consequence. AMACO® SuspendAid, when added to these glazes, can help prevent hard settling and fulfill application requirements.

Safety Warning

Tableware producers must test all finished ware to establish dinnerware status, due to possible variations in firing temperature and contamination.

Wax Resist

Apply to greenware or bisque to "resist" application of glaze, slip and underglaze.

Wax Resist is Non Toxic.

This wax emulsion, when applied on greenware or bisque as a method of decoration, "resists" application of glaze, slip and underglaze. Available in pint or gallon jars.

Wax Resist now has a coloring agent to make it easier to see during application. The color will burn off during firing.

Safety Warning

Tableware producers must test all finished ware to establish dinnerware status, due to possible variations in firing temperature and contamination