Sherry mcDonald Stewart on fri 20 jun 97
I am in need of some formulas for faience. I think there are some in the
Nelson book, which is in my storage unit thousands of miles from where I
live. Would anyone care to send a few to me, if you have the Nelson
book? Would be greatly appreciated. Other sources are also welcome. I
want turquoise, and brown, and red, I think, perhaps black. I am not
sure of the colors, but I think it can be made in any color. Thanks,
Sherry
Andrew Lubow on sat 21 jun 97
Here's a formula for an Egyptian Paste that will make a self glazing turquoise
body. (The glaze is supplied by the soluble salts of soda drawn to the surface
as it dries), Be careful not to overhandle the items you make as it will rub
off the soda. Also be careful in the firing so the glaze does not stick to
your kiln shelves. The beads should be supported on straight lengths of
element wire and separated to prevent sticking to each other. Fire to Cone
013. This body is highly toxic. A mask should be worn when preparing the body
and rubber gloves as a precaution.
Nepheline Syenite 39
Soda Ash 4
Sodium Bicarbonate 4
Kaolin 6
Flint 37
Bentonite 2
Copper Oxide (colorant) 3
Lithium Carbonate 4
I've used the formula above successfully. You could also experiment with the
following possible additions:
Other colorants:
Browns Burnt Umber 2-3%
Light Blue Cobalt Oxide 0.5%
Medium Blue Cobalt Oxide 1%
Dark Blue Cobalt Oxide 1.5-2%
Green Chrome Oxide 1.5-5%
Olive Iron Oxide 8%
Purple Manganese Dioxide 2%
Pink Iron Oxide 1%
Tan Burnt Umber 2-3%
Tan (Earthy) Yellow Ochre 4%
Tan (Warm) Rutile 3%
Turquoise Copper Oxide 2.5-4%
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From: Ceramic Arts Discussion List on behalf of Sherry mcDonald Stewart
Sent: Friday, June 20, 1997 3:22 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list CLAYART
Subject: Faience
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I am in need of some formulas for faience. I think there are some in the
Nelson book, which is in my storage unit thousands of miles from where I
live. Would anyone care to send a few to me, if you have the Nelson
book? Would be greatly appreciated. Other sources are also welcome. I
want turquoise, and brown, and red, I think, perhaps black. I am not
sure of the colors, but I think it can be made in any color. Thanks,
Sherry
Rick Janssen on mon 27 apr 98
The Spring, 1998, (Volume 9, Number 1), issue of KMT, A Modern
Journal of Ancient Egypt, has an article about an exhibit of Egyptian
Faience currertly touring the USA. I saw this magazine at Barnes &
Nobles.
The exhibit dates are:
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio - May 10 to July 5, 1998.
Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI - August
26, 1998 to January 3, 1999.
The Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, TX - January 31 to April 25,
1999.
The exhibit is titled: GIFTS OF THE NILE: ANCIENT EGYPTIAN FAIENCE.
Maybe some clayarters who have a chance to view the exhibit could give the
rest of us a review of the exhibit in a future post. Thanks in
advance.
Rick L. Janssen
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