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raku spray?

updated fri 16 dec 11

 

Daryl Shafran on wed 14 dec 11


Does anyone know of a successful spray to use on Raku work to maintain th=
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recommendations would be appreciated.

Daryl

Steve Mills on thu 15 dec 11


There was an application a few years back designed to prevent automotive pa=
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I have found that Raku Process Lustre lasts longer in a darkened area, rath=
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I keep susceptible prints behind Museum quality glass which prevents fade a=
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ould be the ultimate solution!
:-)

Steve M


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On 14 Dec 2011, at 21:59, Daryl Shafran wrote:

> Does anyone know of a successful spray to use on Raku work to maintain th=
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> colors? I have tried Duncan sprays but they change the color immediately.=
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> recommendations would be appreciated.
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