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salt-fire glazes

updated thu 5 feb 98

 

Joyce Lee on wed 4 feb 98

Here is a salt-fire glaze I plan to use when I get my Geil kiln with
portholes for soda/salt firing. This came with a video I purchased made
by Gordon Hutchens, who is beyond excellent. I think it's cricket to
share since it's sold for public consumption. Gordon's video on Raku
Firing, and his two on Soda/Salt firing are superb. Along with many
posts of wise, thoughtful guidance from Clayarters plus Jack Troy's book
(through the library) I'm gonna be ready when that kiln gets here...a
long time from now. I can't believe the time some of you took in your
responses. I can be grateful, though. Thank you.

Copper Blue (for exterior surfaces only)

Barium Carbonate 35
Calcium Carbonate 07
Custer Feldspar 45
Kaolin 06
Silica 07

Add:
Copper Carbonate 04

Joyce
In the Mojave after a wet, cold, snowy day crossing the Tehachapi Mts.
to Bakersfield. Well, no, not on foot...