KIM ALLEN PETERSON on tue 12 mar 96
On Wed, 28 Feb 1996, Sandra Dwiggins wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Does anyone on the list know what temperatures are reached in a
> sawdust firing or how the temperature would translate to cones?
>
> I saw a wonderful clay recently called mica clay. It has particles of mica
> in it and looks like it has been touched with glitter when it's fired. It is
> very low fire clay, I think 010. I want to try it in a sawdust firing.
> Thanks,
> Sandy in Maryland
>
Dear Sandy and all other potters,
Mica clay is a New Mexico low fire clay with mica. I got mine
from Porc. & Stoneware in Alb. NM. They also have a new under glaze,
Coyote, which has mica in the glaze. Keep it well shaken. The results
will be out of the kiln shortly. I'll keep you posted.
Kim Peterson
Mud Works
Las Cruces, NM
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