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low-fire beads and buttons

updated sun 31 aug 97

 

Laurie Force on sun 3 aug 97

Hi CLAYARTERS--
I want to make beads and buttons using raku and salt bisque, but
I am concerned about chipping and easy breakage. A friend suggested the
finished items could have a finish applied or perhaps they could be
soaked in a glue-and-water solution (Elmers?) since they are so porous.
Anyone out there with relevant experience? Any and all suggestions welcome.

Laurie in Grand Junction
lforce@mesa5.mesa.colorado.edu