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PLEASE READ: These instructions are meant to clarify the label directions

Precautionary Warning: Always wear an approved respirator or mask for dust or mist when mixing dry glazes. Do not empty the glaze powder into another container.Use this container to mix the glaze in. Add water slowly so as not to produce any dust. If you have any questions regarding the safety of this process please refer to the MSDS available on AMACO.COM. Also, look on thewebsite for the latest instructions for mixing dry glazes. (2/14/15)
Using a dipping method for glazing rather than using a pre-mixed brushing formula saves application time but requires greater technical responsibility by the end user.
Glaze compositions differ and their ingredients directly affect a glaze?s viscosity when water is added.Consequently, a good dipping glaze consistency may vary from glaze to glaze. Local water conditions also affect the amou nt of water needed for a dipping formula. At present, we don?t have a universal instruction for the amount of waterto add.
But the following procedure should guide you to the correct water amount needed for successful dippingresults. Weigh the powder and place in a bucket slowly add the water to the bucket [1 Litre of water for each Kilo of glaze powder]. (Please note this amount of water is less than the label directions on the 11.3Kg bucket but we recommend this because it is much easier to add some extra water in the final steps than trying to remove water).Using a glaze mixer attached to a hand drill, mix the glaze thoroughly for 5 minutes. Then allow the mixture to "soak" for at least 12 hours.(You can even leave it to soak overnight).
Using a glaze mixer attached to a hand drill,mix the glaze thoroughly for 15 minutes. This step can be broken into shorter time segments but the aggregate timeshould reach 15 minutes.
It is likely that the glaze will be too thick at this point. A good dipping glaze consistency is customarily described as of a ?cream-like? quality. But this is a value judgment based on usage and testing. Asstated earlier, a good dipping glaze consistency may vary from glaze to glaze.
The only sure way to testa glaze is by dipping a Cone 04 bisque fired (1940>F/1060>C) test piece into the glaze and promptly lifting it out. The glaze should stop running immediately and the application should be uniform. Glaze fire the test piece to Cone 5-6 (2205>- 2269>F/1207>- 1243>C).
If you determine that the glaze is too thick, add 500 ml or 250 ml of water, mix for one minute and test. Continue to add water in steps (of either 500 ml or 250 ml), mixing and testing until you reach your desired consistency.
The amount of soluble salts in a glaze changes over time. Always re-mix and test yourglaze before a dipping session.