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problem glazing pre-glazed tiles
From: Mark Alexander (markcalexander_at_TeacherArtExchange)
The glaze does crawl a bit when applied to the tile, so I decided to use gum arabic as suggested by many here. So I put an even, thin coat of the gum arabic on two tiles and set them in front of a fan to dry. They both felt very dry when I applied a coat of glaze to one of them (Amaco F and LG series glazes). The first coat of glaze reticulated within minutes. The second glaze coat is also reticulating. I went to check on the other tile I put gum arabic on, the one that I haven't glazed yet. The gum arabic is flaking off in sheets! I am puzzled and concerned. These seventh graders are so psyched about this project, but there is something mysterious going wrong with the process here! Help!
Was the coat of gum arabic dry when you applied the glaze? If not - let it
Wish I could help you out more.
Judy
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