jcullen on wed 14 mar 01
First of all...when applying the luster (lustre) work in a very well
ventilated area. When you fire, prop lid open, take peeps out, and be sure
your kiln area is very, very well ventilated. Oh, did I mention that the
area MUST BE very, very, very well ventilated. Get the message???
You want to apply your luster over a smooth glaze. Maybe I should say, I
apply my luster over a smooth glaze. You can apply it over whatever you
want. If you want a smooth luster, apply it over a smooth glaze. Actually
I'm not sure about applying it over an unglazed area. Not sure what the
outcome would be. Try it, let us know what happens.
Clean out your brush in a good thinner or kiss your brush goodbye.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Llewellyn Kouba"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 9:07 PM
Subject: Questioning proper use of Lustreware
> I have a large platter that I am currently glazing. I would like to use
> cone 9 glazes on the piece and wax resist areas of the platter which have
> already been stained with iron oxide and bisque fired. My question
> is: (1.) Can I run the same piece in a second firing and add
> lustreware? Will lustre adhere or (fit) to this unglazed area that has
> already been brought up to temp. at cone 9? or (2) would lustre fit
better
> over a glazed area -again from cone 9. Wondering what process or
procedure
> to follow, what is the best course here or am I best to forget the whole
> thing?
>
> PS. I have no previous experience with lustre. This would be an absolute
> first try. I have some on hand and about the only thing I know about it
> is. It stinks a lot (toxic) and that it can be problematic if it is not
> fired properly. But that is about the extent of first hand experiences.
>
> Helps anyone. Thanks everyone
> Llewellyn
>
>
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Llewellyn Kouba on wed 14 mar 01
I have a large platter that I am currently glazing. I would like to use
cone 9 glazes on the piece and wax resist areas of the platter which have
already been stained with iron oxide and bisque fired. My question
is: (1.) Can I run the same piece in a second firing and add
lustreware? Will lustre adhere or (fit) to this unglazed area that has
already been brought up to temp. at cone 9? or (2) would lustre fit better
over a glazed area -again from cone 9. Wondering what process or procedure
to follow, what is the best course here or am I best to forget the whole
thing?
PS. I have no previous experience with lustre. This would be an absolute
first try. I have some on hand and about the only thing I know about it
is. It stinks a lot (toxic) and that it can be problematic if it is not
fired properly. But that is about the extent of first hand experiences.
Helps anyone. Thanks everyone
Llewellyn
Marie on thu 15 mar 01
lustre will only work over any high fire glaze, ( I use it over ^6 oxidation
glazes)... the glossier the better for a high luster result... will also
work over a semi matte glaze too but will lose the high gloss to a frostier
effect... wearing a mask is a must when applying the liquid luster... best
done in a ventilated room that is also free from dust... before applying the
liquid lustre be sure that the surface is clean, grease will act as a
resist, (wearing surgical gloves help) and dirt particles will result in
little blisters... this is a very toxic product both in the liquid state as
well as its fumes during the firing process... the room the kiln is in
should be securely sealed away from other occupied areas during firing...
the up side is that it does not take very long to fire... hope this helps,
MarieElaine
Cindy Strnad on thu 15 mar 01
Commercial lustres, like the gold, platinum, etc. that come in the tiny
bottles, are intended for application over glossy, fired glazes. I tried
applying over unglazed brown stoneware, and got only a darkening of the
fired clay. Maybe you'd get some more noticeable effect over light or white
clay, or porcelain.
Cindy Strnad
Earthen Vessels Pottery
RR 1, Box 51
Custer, SD 57730
USA
earthenv@gwtc.net
http://www.earthenvesselssd.com
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