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I just bought a box of glaze at a yard sale. The thing is its all dried out. Is there any way i can fix this or should i just throw them away?

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Steve,
Lots of glazes will reconstitute. It's worth a try if you got a great deal. Open the jar, cover the dried glaze with warm water approximately 1/4-1/2" over. Recover and let sit overnight or a few days if necessary. The glaze should soften. You can then get into the jar with a stir. Sometimes I've had to use a dull knife initially to break up the glaze. You may need to add a little water as you work it back into shape. Best luck!

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