also gives it chance to settle so's you can adjust the thickness (and the
air bubbles can leave as well....) One of my glazes is best when it's been
left for a year in the bucket......
Love
Eddie
"Dewitt" wrote in message
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On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:35:21 -0400, Doug Porter
wrote:

Why does glaze have to sit for 24 hours after being mixed? My husband
asked me this question and I didn't have an answer for him (besides
"that's what I was told to do").
LMac

Don't you hate when your husband ask silly question? Who is he to
question your teacher? :-)

Truth is, there is no reason you have to do this. Sitting over night
may change the glaze consistancy and viscosity if the materials used
are somewhat soluble (e.g. gerstley borate), but there is no rule that
you have let glazes sit overnight. Mix the glaze well and sieve, and
it should be fine to use immediately.

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