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carbon trap.

updated wed 13 dec 00

 

iandol on mon 11 dec 00


Carbon Trap. So what is it? Nothing in Rhodes. Nothing in Hamer's first =
edition. Is it in the second?=20
Who invented it? What is the chemistry? Describe the technique. How is =
it achieved? Is an effect on the clay or on the glaze? What are the =
firing temperatures? What is the timing schedule? What are the best =
clays? What are the best glazes? What sort of objects respond best to =
this form of decoration?
Information in my possession suggests that Carbon, its oxides and Oxygen =
can do some unexpected things depending on temperatures and partial =
pressures.
Who has the answers?
Ivor. Redhill, South Australia.
Being inquisitive again.