How to Measure the Specific Gravity of a Glaze

[@isacarrceramics]

Great video! Currently figuring this out for all my glazes :)

[@KatAtkinson]

This had been a huge help!! I thought my glaze was too thick but using your measurements I found I am at 1.42 specific gravity. I am going to mix 100 more grams of glaze and add more until I get to 1.45

[@suemcleodceramics]

There's a chance your glaze needs to be deflocculated if it's thick at 1.42

[@KatAtkinson]

@@suemcleodceramics thank you!

[@pitscoop]

Wonderful video, thank you!

[@GOlds-hi5xg]

Enjoyed the video. Have been doing specific gravity checks of my glazes for some time. Like seeing what others do. I measure mine out to 100 ml and weigh that in grams, no dividing needed. But I like your method too since it doesn't require being spot on with the measurement to 100 ml. p.s. also enjoyed your voice/accent. :-)

[@suemcleodceramics]

Yes, I started out trying to get 100mL on the nose but it was too hard and messy pouring back and forth so now I just do the math. It's cleaner :)

[@NiNahhat]

That’s great. My biggest issue, however, is with knowing what sg to aim for … I havent been able to find guidance around it for beginners yet :(

[@isacarrceramics]

If you’re using commercial glazes you can probably find it online or through the supplier. but for recipes you make you’ll have to test. Most dipping glazes do well around 1.40 - 1.70 usually.