KATHI LESUEUR on thu 10 sep 09
On Sep 9, 2009, at 9:09 PM, Nancy Briggs wrote:
> Digging deeply into the clay supply at our art center, I have
> discovered 1 bag each of
> blackbird and Barnard clays. I realize both are extinct, but would
> like to use these. I feel
> almost guilty having this stuff and not knowing what to use it
> for! Can somebody share
> recipes and information on these materials? Can I use them as a
> decorating slip on cone
> 10 reduction stoneware/ leatherhard or wet or on bisque? Also,
> what would I add to get a
> black glaze at 10 reduction? I have used this as a stain on bisque.
> Thanks.
>
I use straight Barnard clay mixed with water to stain the texture in
unglazed areas of my carved vases. I think that Barnard and Blackbird
are very nearly the same and react the same. Use it on leatherhard,
wet, and bisque. I, also, have used Barnard as a decoration over or
under glazes. Just Barnard and water. Nothing else needs to be added.
KATHI LESUEUR
http://www.lesueurclaywork.com
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