You NEED to know this before you GLAZE DIP! potters p.s.a

#glaze #beginner #pottery
this video was more of a PSA for any ceramic artists out there who are either beginning or have been glazing for quite some time but don't quite understand solubility in glazes and how they affect your artwork.
mixing your glazes and making sure that they stay homogeneous is a very important thing four colors and the glass-like substance that goes on your ceramic artwork.
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[@MaiMazoku]

FCK "hey, mom, I made something I'm not a failure" LITERALLY me trying to validate abandoning office workplace for making ceramics...

[@plushifullife2789]

U r so not failure! Who said every one ment to be at work office 🌚💔 keep doing what u love

[@danyajohnson2948]

I am a beginner and took a 6 week class, but I have learned more from watching these videos than my class! ....absolutely love watching his videos! He gets to the point, makes it super entertaining. Please keep them coming!

[@fightzero01]

POTTER TIP: buy a toilet brush and leave it inside your glaze bucket to mix each time before you dip your pottery. The brush is great at getting all the glaze settled at the bottom and sides : )

[@missylee5]

Haha brilliant!

[@billmiller9145]

Thinking outside the bowl 😉

[@charlottesmom]

So smart!! ❤

[@lindajordana755]

Hey Chief dirty potter, our local shop buys long handled toilet brushes from the dollar store and leaves one in each 5 gallon bucket. We stir the "crap" out of the crevices and sides of the bucket. It works really well.

[@raquelasandino5825]

LINDA WackThe advantage of a whisk or a paint mixer is that none of the components in the glaze will be lost stuck to the brushes. Not all glaze minerals and chemicals are cheap.

[@Hybrid1961]

You crack me up. Love your vids. Sue is awesome!

[@mrb-artteacher]

The clay studio class I took also used toilet brushes that they left in each bucket of glaze. Most of them also float and there was no DOUBT which glaze they belonged to without any student mixing stuff together!

[@kaitbleeker]

Best pottery channel on yt, thank you!

[@a.d1806]

You're such a good teacher

[@surabhinarain5881]

I just joined a 6 week beginners pottery class and I’ve been really enjoying your videos!! I’m trying to implement what I learn from your channel in my classes :) you are a pro!

[@travelwell6049]

Did you go onto the intermediate course afterwards?

[@glendathegoodwitch6987]

We got it -- glaze is a suspension. Stir it first.

[@lovelyliddy6898]

And if ya got bad suspensions yo bumper's gonna rip off when you hit that pothole..

[@Cintialove999]

This was so helpful as a beginner I had no idea that mixing would help the glaze that much this was amazing info🤩🤩

[@MyMazyCat]

Thank you so much!! I learn so much from your pottery videos! 😊

[@kynahjai]

Oh I love your timestamps even though (proud to admit) I have never actually clicked/used one! It must be such a relief for people who want the short story

[@EarthNationCeramics]

It's really just for the impatient people. I've been told most of the time people who do skip to the timestamp end up going back and re-watching the portion anyway because they didn't get the whole story

[@Shanna916]

Dante, thanks so much for posting! Novice potter, (and from your home town). Love all of your videos! Keep posting (especially for newbs like me!)

[@momadhis]

Love all the information you share !!!

[@PaulsGarage]

Wait wait... its *NOT* potter juice?

[@plushifullife2789]

I donnnno what would I do without those videos 🙃👍❤❤❤ thank u for having patient for us 😆🤣🙏

[@freddiemoretti8456]

Thank you Sue and you! I use brush on glazes and yet find this very useful knowledge.!!!! I have found that just shaking the glaze containers does not work as well as mixing the glaze for producing good results. Good video....

[@bon47ful]

Love the Johnny Mathis interlude. You Donte rock the casbah!

[@samuelmuiga3101]

It's still potter juice for me, my whole life isn't about to be a lie right now

[@angiemorris2493]

Great explainings.... Cheers ( I've purchased all I'd need to explore pottery at home, your videos will really help considering I've never thrown hah )

[@purpleturt1]

Most informative!

[@chilliwatterson7935]

thanks this was SoOoOOo helpful

[@chriswatson1698]

The best way to remix glaze is to tip the whole bucketful through an 80 mesh sieve into another bucket. Get the whole lot, including the hard stuff stuck to the sides of the bucket. Do this a day before you glaze, so that the glaze particles can settle a bit and allow you to adjust the water content by extracting some of the clear water on the top; The glaze MUST be stirred right to the bottom just before you dip, every time you dip.

[@j.m5888]

Hahaha I love how emphatic you are!

[@raquelasandino5825]

The spray gun rocks. Just make sure you take it apart with each use and clean it thoroughly.

[@KaylaSaysRawwr]

Such a funny and educational video

[@crunchybeen4263]

Setting up an new studio at home for my daughter and myself. To start a collection of glazes, how do we start? She wants to start a pottery business and I am a hobbyist. We have two wheel and a kiln that needs to be checked before we use it.

[@michaelep4266]

paint mixing paddles connected to a drill are great for this

[@lovelyliddy6898]

Yeah, honestly a hardware store is an underrated potter's best friend so I've learned.

[@doreenwood3508]

Ok ok I get it now!

[@Tacocatpiss]

I am looking for a glaze like her saphire where it's green when lightly coated and blue when thick

[@glenparis]

Just wondering, is glaze water soluble?

[@kristalambert3077]

When the glaze settles with a layer of water on top like that, is this an instance where adding epsom salt solution could help? Can't remember if that would be 'flocculation' or 'deflocculation'....

[@ShortwickCreations]

Would a paint shake work????

[@bedheadacademic]

Why did my glaze come out with a TON of bubbles instead of smooth?

[@graphicgraphites]

Heck yeah mix your dang glaze!Also many people don’t know that glaze can spoil, it takes a long while but it can start to stink if the water starts growing bacteria, and it’s a good idea to sanitize your bucket beforehand and use filtered water. Also invest in a concrete mixer attachment for big buckets, it takes the work out of mixing and is far more uniform in it’s mixing process than a whisk done by hand. Also suspend-aid exists and does help if you’re looking to save some time.

[@ahavahyisrael]

What about suspend-aid for dipping vs brushing...I'm reading that this is what's causing bald patches on my amaco pc dipped pots. Why is it ok for brushing but not dipping??

[@triciac1019]

​@ahavahyisrael are you wiping off your pots or rinsing them before you glaze them? There is usually dust from firing them. You also need to wash your hands before touching your pots to glaze. You can have natural oils, or dirt on your hands or lotion. Those would keep glaze from sticking.

[@fuzzy927]

Hahahaha. Best intro ever. Love it.

[@ahavahyisrael]

What about suspend-aid for dipping vs brushing...I'm reading that this is what's causing bald patches on my amaco pc dipped pots. Why is it ok for brushing but not dipping??

[@cristinapop4483]

❤❤❤❤

[@ronaldlogan3525]

you would think that someone would hve come up with a magnetic mixer which would be a thin wand made of magnetic material in the bottom of the bucket and set it on a pedestal with a rotating magnet. they use this kind of mixer in science labs. this way the mixture is continuously re-mixed all while you dip several pieces and don't have to worry.

[@chrispya1]

$$$

[@chupablahblah]

Every day, before we use glazes, we have to put our glazes through a strainer at least twice (cause you need to end up back in the original, labeled bucket no matter what!) If not more. Even if you JUST used the glaze the day before you still have to put it through the strainer. After that we whisk it before dipping.

[@seankelly2227]

I run a studio with a lot of students and this seems overly excessive! Save yourself time and just stir really well. :)

[@dorariomayor30]

Distracted by the twirling light behind Donte's head

[@moshimaro1100]

major beginner here - can you mix brush on glaze with water to make it into a dipping glaze?THANK YOUUUUU your videos are helping me so much

[@rachelpound1913]

If you just add water, there won't be enough particle to water ratio. If you want to dip in a brush on glaze, you just have to pour a bunch of the jars into a big enough container.

[@L.MicheleB]

Thank u Soooo much Im gonna do better @ mixin my glazes

[@sarahalomani7683]

Can you make glazing video with around 3 layers of different colors please?..

[@EarthNationCeramics]

It's usually not suggested to go 3+ layers of glazes, but I can try for ya. The more layers, the greater the chance of running.

[@TheJmh19]

can anyone out there recommend a suitable respirator for mixing dry glazes. I've looked around but, I couldn't find anything. thanx

[@meritaholmes5085]

I want to make rainbow colors on my pottery are there any glazes you can recommend?

[@meritaholmes5085]

And when do you wax the bottom of the pottery

[@joeybrazda364]

Suspending your glaze with Epsom Salts should fix the settling issue

[@jaxeaton939]

My mom still thinks I’m a failure. But thanks for reminding me haha

[@chrispya1]

My mom laid off the criticism recently because she's developed dementia. She can't remember what she used to get upset about. After all these years, it's rather a relief, although dementia in general is no fun.

[@dudleydooright]

SPOILER ALERT: He gets upset when people don't stir their glaze before using it.

[@drakekoefoed1642]

sugar goes in solution as an ionic solution, and the glaze is a colloidal solution which means like dust in the air or something. so use these names and everyone will know dante is a fracking genius and knows far more than us so we should listen!

[@EarthNationCeramics]

I'm just a kid trying their best.

[@oiltanker7332]

On the thumbnail it looks like you are about to glaze our pants.

[@brendawiles7459]

How do you get rid of the marks from the tongs?

[@EarthNationCeramics]

They usually just melt in uniform and don't show in the end product. But if you are a little OCD like me. Wait till the glaze dries and rub your fingers on then dots the tongs make. It'll make them go away

[@brendawiles7459]

Thanks for the quick response. Love your sense of humour.

[@cgallup1]

Adding small amounts of Bentonite makes the solution stay solute longer.

[@theezZENtials]

things dont float to the bottom they sink! lol

[@janhlahulek7619]

Cmon, there is lithium in this glaze, dont put your hands in this bucket :D seriously, do no do that :D

[@seankelly2227]

Unless you're low fire don't put Lithium in your glaze... you don't need it and it's expensive! Struggling to lower your melting temp? Up your Boron instead. :)

[@LambentLark]

Mutch like my oldest brother, glaze settles.

[@leat1684]

Im so bad at glazing. It's so bad it ruined my pottery. My ma isn't impressed by what I make. ... My buckets are too small and don't contain enough glaze cause well THEYRE EXPENSIVE, Mom! I lack the patience for brushing them on! My mom still thinks I'm a failure. 😓

[@EarthNationCeramics]

This is so sad, Alexa play despacito

[@leat1684]

@@EarthNationCeramics despacito is not the appropriate soundtrack for my pity party. Alexa, play the sound of silence.

[@chrispya1]

Agateware with clear glaze is your friend!

[@keeperofthegood]

Thank you! Note to self: Get a self stirring bucket.

[@lovelyliddy6898]

As someone mentioned a power drill with a paint mixer paddle on it does wonders... but if you skipped arm day, just glaze things.

[@michaelchamberlainart]

I cannot believe how many times you’re saying the same thing. Is it a spoof.

[@alexforget]

I like your energy, but please: - start with the conclusion in 10sec - then explain in more detail (2 min) - then go on in length 20min if you like That way, you maximize the value of your videos and we will like it more! Thanks

[@GwynBlackthorne]

Yes!

[@AL-og4sp]

5 second message delivered in 15 minute segments. To save you time, stir your glaze before you dip. That said, many beginners do make this mistake.

[@danielanderson5931]

Actually I might add, stir the shit out of it it for 60 seconds, and stir between dips of multiple parts. Not just a wimpy stir but very thouroughly.

[@jadegreen5910]

mosquito at 6:11

[@travelwell6049]

Wow! I get it. Mix the glaze thoroughly. 🙄 I don’t like being spoken to like I’m a complete dumbass. Especially when I haven’t done anything wrong. I’m currently three quarters of the way through the video and heard the same information 4 times already. Glaze isn’t water soluble. Mix it well. Glaze is heavier than water, mix it well. The water separates from the water, mix it well. Mix it for long enough. The glaze separates when left sitting for a while. Mix it really well. 😒

[@infla5438]

Potter juice 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lindaconnor7294]

😳😆🤣😂😄😅😆🤔

[@Pavillian]

You can just add salt to the mix. That way, they won't settle to the bottom :)

[@samaeybelgium]

Euhm..yes ,ok,yes i think i throw dirty .I'm afread i really am a dirty potter how did you know this? :))

[@johnonorgan]

pleeeeeezzzzzzz leave that drum machine OUT

[@milliehutchings]

Drinking challenge: Take a drink every time he repeats himself. Keywords: dip, every time, glaze, layer/layers, separate. Well done for dragging it out for 10mins+ and then have another lady explain it again, even more clearly and with examples, in 1/3 the time. Revenue Unlocked 👍

[@Chef_PC]

“Potter juice”. Gross

[@benlahyene2146]

Stop ceramic buddy! Start youtubing...

[@johndevilbiss6607]

What's with the obnoxious thump, thump background noise? Hurts my ears, so can't hear what you are saying. Too bad cuz it was interesting. I am outa here

[@NativeEarthlingAI]

Playback all his videos at 150% speed. He repeats himself A Lot