Gum Arabic Powder

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3435 Gum Arabic

• Used as a medium for underglaze colours, in glazes as a binder, and in clays as a plasticiser.
• Make a solution with approx. 250ml very hot water for every 100gm gum arabic powder, mixed thoroughly and vigorously. Allow to cool.
• Gum Arabic is an organic material and as such will decompose in the glaze and will eventually begin to produce an odour. Only mix small batches at a time.
• Adding to powder glaze: Replace around a third of the water with gum arabic solution when mixing up the glaze.
• Adding to plastic clay: Mix with hot water to make a gel. Wedge/knead the gel into the clay gradually.

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