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black majolica glaze

updated tue 30 apr 96

 

Levine Meg Jessica on wed 24 apr 96

A friend of mine has been searching for a black majolica glaze. She
asked if I would post this. Does anyone have a recipe for a nice black
majolica. She asked if you use stain or oxides to get the black. If you
use stain, what number stain is it.
Thanks, Meg Levine

Meg Levine Ceramic Studio
4593 North Broadway c-114
Boulder, Colorado 80304

RidgeviewS@aol.com on mon 29 apr 96

Meg...
Here is a recipe for a nice black majolica...developed by Mary Menger,
Boulder, CO.

Black Majolica Base... cone 04 ox

45 Frit 3134
29 EPK
17 Flint
8 Mason stain #6650

(Please check ingredients of frit and stain for safety before using on food
service.)

Julene Thom
Boulder, CO