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faience/egyptian paste

updated mon 4 may 98

 

Numo Jaeger and Michael Miller on tue 28 apr 98

Hello All,

Does anyone have any successful formulas for egyptian paste that they would
be willing to share?

Numo Jaeger
Studio One Art Center
Oakland CA


Bryan Stecker on sun 3 may 98



Numo Jaeger and Michael Miller wrote:

> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Hello All,
>
> Does anyone have any successful formulas for egyptian paste that they would
> be willing to share?
>
> Numo Jaeger
> Studio One Art Center
> Oakland CA
>

Here are two recipes. I've tested them both, but can't remember which one is
better. I think the 5,000 BC recipe! Good Luck!

EGYPTIAN PASTE (5,000 BC)

FELDSPAR 40
FLINT 20
KAOLIN 15
BALL CLAY 5
SODIUM
BICARBONATE 6
SODA ASH 6
WHITING 5
FINE WHITE
SAND 8

FIRE TO 1705 F (930C)


EGYPTIAN PASTE (1971 AD)

BALL CLAY 35
J FRIT (P2245) 12
SODA ASH 6
FINE WHITE
SAND 10


COLORANTS TO ADD TO EITHER RECIPE

TURQUOISE 2% COPPER
BLUE 2% COBALT
PINK 1% MANGANESE
BROWN 5% MANGANESE
LIME GREEN 5% CHROME

ANNE STECKER
IN OREGON
REKCETS@OPEN.ORG