Good Morning! :)
I went to apply my bead release last night but for some reason it has gone really thick and gooey; does anyone know why this is and if theres a way i can help it back to health? :D
Lou x
Add a tiny bit of water and mix well until you get the right consistency ...
HI lou ,
Just a couple f drops of water , then shake like mad . Its always better to start off little drops as its easier to add more but hard to get to o much water out .
Cheers ,
martin
Thanks, Ill give it a go tonight x
Stick a couple of fugly beads in it - they help to break up lumps, and get the whole thing smooth - like the ball bearing in a paint can.
Sean
Quote from: Hamilton Taylor on March 04, 2010, 08:58:14 AM
Stick a couple of fugly beads in it - they help to break up lumps, and get the whole thing smooth - like the ball bearing in a paint can.
Sean
never thought of that one, thanks Sean ;)
I usually add a tiny bit of boiled water!
Quote from: Hamilton Taylor on March 04, 2010, 08:58:14 AM
Stick a couple of fugly beads in it - they help to break up lumps, and get the whole thing smooth - like the ball bearing in a paint can.
Sean
great tip thanks!
Quote from: Trudi on March 04, 2010, 09:39:40 AM
I usually add a tiny bit of boiled water!
why ???
seems to mix in better when it's hot!
I use rainwater cos I'm too lazy to go back up to the house! I add a few drops every week, often more. Even when you screw the cap on well, it seems to evaporate quite readily.
I use a chalk evaporated slightly sparkling water from the french alps ,with a natural hint of heather .
;D
Quote from: tuffnell glass on March 04, 2010, 04:35:29 PM
I use a chalk evaporated slightly sparkling water from the french alps ,with a natural hint of heather .
is there any other kind?
Quote from: Trudi on March 04, 2010, 10:41:14 AM
seems to mix in better when it's hot!
I use hot tap water and it mixes in better than cold
Quote from: Tracy on March 04, 2010, 08:30:08 PM
Quote from: Trudi on March 04, 2010, 10:41:14 AM
seems to mix in better when it's hot!
I use hot tap water and it mixes in better than cold
I'm not mad then!!! (well, not totally!)
I would like to add a warning here (unless you want the special badge) :
Make sure the lid is screwed on before you do the vigorous shaking ;)
:)
Jo
I speak from messy experience
Screwing the lid down not only stops you pebbledashing the walls, it helps to stop evaporation. Btw I use distilled water you use for car batteries as its what I have always used when I did enamelling - it has no impurities. Probably makes no difference - just a habit.