Marcia Selsor on mon 24 sep 07
I woulld try some play yard sand and sawdust from a local cabinet maker.
Marcia Selsor
On Sep 24, 2007, at 2:22 PM, Lisa Elbertsen wrote:
> Hello All;
>
> I require some grog to mix into my regular Sea Mix Clay for Raku.
> I do not
> have time to go into the city to purchase grog and I was wondering if
> anyone has any suggestions on what I can use to mix into my clay?!?!?
>
> I have access to 3 hardware stores, including Home Depot locally.
>
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Regards,
> Lisa
> Squamish, BC Canada
> www.LisaElbertsen.com
>
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Lisa Elbertsen on mon 24 sep 07
Hello All;
I require some grog to mix into my regular Sea Mix Clay for Raku. I do not
have time to go into the city to purchase grog and I was wondering if
anyone has any suggestions on what I can use to mix into my clay?!?!?
I have access to 3 hardware stores, including Home Depot locally.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Regards,
Lisa
Squamish, BC Canada
www.LisaElbertsen.com
Tony on tue 25 sep 07
Hi Lisa
You could try sand or alternatively crush some old bisqued pots that you
have decided aren't worth glazing.
Tony
Sydney Australia
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lisa Elbertsen"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 5:22 AM
Subject: Grog for Raku Clay?
> Hello All;
>
> I require some grog to mix into my regular Sea Mix Clay for Raku. I do
not
> have time to go into the city to purchase grog and I was wondering if
> anyone has any suggestions on what I can use to mix into my clay?!?!?
>
> I have access to 3 hardware stores, including Home Depot locally.
>
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Regards,
> Lisa
> Squamish, BC Canada
> www.LisaElbertsen.com
>
>
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Jon Pacini on wed 26 sep 07
Greetings All---Hi Lisa
There are a number of sands commonly available at your local hardware
store, lumber yard and garden nursery. which one you use depends on the
effect you want.
Here's how you can get a handle on identifying them if the bags don't
specify the composition.
Silica sand is usually the cleanest most consistent--- white to pinkish
in color, depending on the iron content.
Feldspathic sand is gray and usually speckled with black--commonly used
in mortars/cement mixes.
Decomposed granite is dominantly tan with lots of variegation---usually
available in a number of grades/colors for landscaping.
Beach/play box sand varies a lot in color and composition---can have
pulverized sea shell in it, that if coarsely ground, may or may not
cause you grief in the form of pop offs.
Best regards
Jon Pacini
Clay Manager
Laguna Clay Co
Lisa Elbertsen on thu 27 sep 07
Hi Jon;
Thank you very much for the detailed information as it was extremely
helpful!!!
Regards,
Lisa Elbertsen
www.LisaElbertsen.com
On Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:29:06 -0700, Jon Pacini
wrote:
>Greetings All---Hi Lisa
>
>There are a number of sands commonly available at your local hardware
>store, lumber yard and garden nursery. which one you use depends on the
>effect you want.
>
>Here's how you can get a handle on identifying them if the bags don't
>specify the composition.
>
>Silica sand is usually the cleanest most consistent--- white to pinkish
>in color, depending on the iron content.
>
>Feldspathic sand is gray and usually speckled with black--commonly used
>in mortars/cement mixes.
>
>Decomposed granite is dominantly tan with lots of variegation---usually
>available in a number of grades/colors for landscaping.
>
>Beach/play box sand varies a lot in color and composition---can have
>pulverized sea shell in it, that if coarsely ground, may or may not
>cause you grief in the form of pop offs.
>
>Best regards
>Jon Pacini
>Clay Manager
>Laguna Clay Co
>
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