Kenny MacDonald on sun 2 nov 97
When using mason stains over a majolica glaze.....I use 1 tsp stain to 3
tsp GB (gerstly borate) some of my colors come out nicely over the white
majolica stain, but I am having trouble with others coming out with a
metallic look, rough surface and dim on color. What else should , could I use
to enhance the colors and have the stain come out with less of a metallic
look and rough surface? Thanks ( ps am firing to ^04.) KEN
Anne W. Bracker on tue 4 nov 97
"Glaze Guru", Pete Pinnell, suggested that for Cone 06-Cone 02 Majolica
decoration using Mason Stains try using equal parts of stain, Gerstley
Borate, and Frit 3124.
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When using mason stains over a majolica glaze.....I use 1 tsp stain to
3
tsp GB (gerstly borate) some of my colors come out nicely over the white
majolica stain, but I am having trouble with others coming out with a
metallic look, rough surface and dim on color. What else should , could I
use
to enhance the colors and have the stain come out with less of a metallic
look and rough surface? Thanks ( ps am firing to ^04.) KEN
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Sue Davis on wed 5 nov 97
Hi, have worked in Majolica for years. Love the challange, UGH! Some Mason
stain colors are not very refractory and do have a rough, metallic
appearance. What colors are you having problems with? Maybe I can help.
Sue
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