AMACO DIPPING AND LAYERING – DL12 – MIDNIGHT BLUE (10# DRY)

DL-12 Midnight Blue is a glossy, deep navy blue glaze that breaks into lighter blue highlights where thick. This glaze is good for textured work and layers well with other DL glazes. While measuring the specific gravity is not required to initially mix the AMACO Dipping and Layering glazes, there may be a time you need to know the recommended specific gravity for DL-12 Midnight Blue is 1.52. Due to variations in raw materials used during manufacturing, we recommend firing glazed test tiles before using each new batch number of glaze. MIXING DIRECTIONS: Wear a NIOSH approved mask for dust. Pour 1 gallon (3.8L) of distilled water into a 2 gallon (7.6L) or larger bucket. Avoid breathing dust while adding product to water. Mix contents until smooth and free of lumps. For best results, sieve glaze through 80-mesh screen and let sit overnight. Please refer to detailed instructions inside box. DIRECTIONS: Stir well before use. Dip Cone 04 (1945°F, 1063°C)* bisque into glaze for 1-3 seconds, lift out and turn over to pour out excess glaze. Fire to witness Cone 5-6. Store prepared glazes in sealed bucket. Test dipping thickness before firing. To reduce thickness, add 1 cup (236 ml) of water, then retest. Due to variations in raw materials, we recommend firing glazed test tiles before using each new batch number of glaze. Request Safety Data Sheets when using in manufacturing. Tableware producers must have all finished ware tested and approved as safe for food through a certified laboratory due to possible variations in firing temperature and possible contamination.