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04 glazes

updated wed 2 jun 04

 

Denise Shalonis on fri 20 dec 96

hello, i have just recently begun working in clay and need help finding some
formulas for low fire clay bodies. if anyone can suggest some 04 glazes that
are non-toxic after firing and in colors other than clear or blue it would be
greatly appreciated.
happy holidays to all!
denise in NJ

Andrew S Lubow on sat 21 dec 96

Here's an 04 Base and additions that may help.

Ferro 3124 40%
Gerstley Borate 30%
Neph Sy 25%
Flint 5%
+ Zircopax 8%

Additions:
White no additions
Yellow 3% Red Iron Oxide
Turquoise 2% Copper Carbonate
Sky Blue 1% Colbalt Carbonate
Purpleish Brown 2% Magnesium Dioxide
Green 2% Chrome Oxide
Salmon Pink 4% Mason 6006 Deep Crimson Stain

On Fri, 20 Dec 1996 08:47:04 EST Denise Shalonis
writes:
>----------------------------Original
>message----------------------------
>hello, i have just recently begun working in clay and need help
>finding some
>formulas for low fire clay bodies. if anyone can suggest some 04
>glazes that
>are non-toxic after firing and in colors other than clear or blue it
>would be
>greatly appreciated.
>happy holidays to all!
>denise in NJ
>

Llewellyn Kouba on tue 1 jun 04


Tomorrow I will mix a group of 04 test glazes and try out on the terra
cotta. Any favorites you wish to share I would love to give them a
try. Especially like greens and blues.

Llewellyn Kouba