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glaze test for "easy whiite", cone 6, oxidation

updated tue 28 nov 00

 

Alisa and Claus Clausen on sun 26 nov 00


Source: Cindy Strnad, USA

Tested on white, mid range stoneware, fired to 1220c, oxidation.

Receipe
20 Frit 3134
20 EPK
20 Silica
20 Custer Spar
20 Wollastonite

ADD
5 to 15% Zircopax

Substitutions
Local Frit for 3134
Local spar for Custer
used 12% Zircopax

Resulted in stable, smooth, wihte glaze.

Personal: Easy glaze and good results. Good liner or gloss white. =
Thanks Cindy!


Best regards,
Alisa in Denmark

Cindy Strnad on mon 27 nov 00


Hi, Alisa.

You're welcome. It's one of my workhorse glazes, but I can't take credit for
it. That goes to Tony Hansen. I'm glad it worked for you.

Cindy Strnad
Earthen Vessels Pottery
RR 1, Box 51
Custer, SD 57730
USA
earthenv@gwtc.net
http://www.earthenvesselssd.com