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silver raku glaze

updated sat 31 aug 96

 

Don Goodrich on wed 21 aug 96

Valice,
From my old college notebook, here's a ^08 luster raku glaze I've used a
couple of times. Used it as a reflective surface in the back of a wall
sconce. After seven years and some polishing it still has a mirror-like
luster (although in some spots more gold than silver).

Gerstley borate 80
Cornwall stone 20
Silver chloride 5

The notebook also says "reduce in straw, should be fumed". Good luck!
--Don Goodrich in Zion, Illinois