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byrd re: dry glaze application

updated sat 19 jan 08

 

Dan Semler on tue 15 jan 08


Hi John,

Maybe formulating a glaze for application to a harder bisque would
be a way to reduce this problem, ie. almost vitrified.

As to dry glazing like that no I've not tried it I'm afraid.

Another alternative might be to use a different base, ie. not
water, for the glaze. Perhaps there is a liquid in which these
solubles exihibit a greatly reduced solubility. Borax in alcohol
(methanol I think) is one example, mentioned on the list previously,
by Tom Buck I think. Not necessarily without other difficulties
perhaps, flammability in this case, but maybe worth a thought.

Thx
D