Description
Health & Safety & Disposal
Customer Reviews

Description

This product will prevent drops of glaze from sticking to the bottom of the kiln or the kiln shelves. The wash binds with the glaze to make a brittle material that can easily be scraped off. It is recommended that the shelves be coated with a new coat of wash before each firing.

Kiln shelves are quite expensive, so anything you can do to save them is well worth it!

It is made by mixing with 60% water and applied with a brush to form a layer 1mm thick.
The consistancy is similar to that of melted ice cream.
If your glazes do not run, one coat of batt wash should be enough.

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Health & Safety & Disposal

When handling powdered ceramic materials, you must wear an FFP3/P2 face mask and nitrile gloves to prevent inhalation and skin contact.
Wear a wipeable apron, polyester overalls, or similar. Clean or wash frequently.
Always clean your studio with a wet sponge rather than sweeping to stop dust from becoming airborne.
When preparing glazes, add the dry material to water, not vice-versa, to minimise dust formation.
Do not allow eating and drinking in the studio and thoroughly wash hands when leaving.
Never eat, drink, or apply cosmetics in areas where clay or glazes are handled.
Ensure emergency eye-washing facilities are available in the room.
Review official guidelines regarding studio ventilation and chemical management routinely.

In the UK, wet clay and liquid batt wash (often made from alumina, kaolin, or silica) are generally non-hazardous during transport and routine handling. However, if they dry out and create dust, they carry a Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT RE2) hazard due to breathable silica/quartz content.

Dispose of as normal industrial waste, in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Customer Reviews

By Alison Finnieston on 5th March 2025

"In common with everything else I buy from Bath Potters, a good product and competitively priced. Deliveries always as promised and in the unusual occurence of any problem with goods or delivery, this is quickly addressed."