Alisa og Claus Clausen on fri 2 nov 01
>>Dear Susan,
>>I add between 10 and 12 percent stains (oxides different) to glazes,=20
>>engobes and slips.
>>That about covers it the dry stuff. For wet clays, I go by color. It=20
>>works out fine, by weding in the
>slurry or dry powders some at a time.
>
>
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>>I am thinking what is your clay called? Is it Vedstaarup, the 9 series?
>>I had the opportunity to try about 25 clays imported here, and the only=20
>>Danish ones were
>>either from Vedstaarup and Royal Copenhagen. I use Vedstaarup now as a=20
>>staple
>, white with and without
>>iron flecks. Otherwise they have a black stoneware and=20
>>terracottas. Great clay bodies, great price at ca. 18 cents per pound,=20
>>compared to the German, Hungarian and English clays we can get=20
>>here. Also some good clays, butdouble and triple the pound price.
>>
>>Let me know, as it would be interesting to hear what it is.
>>
>>
>>Best regards,
>>
>>Alisa in Denmark
>>
>>aliskin@mail.dk
>>Varn=E6svej 171
>>DK 6200 Aabenraa
>>Denmark
>>
>>Alisa's Pot Shop
>>Skolegade 3
>>6200
>Aabenraa
>>Denmark
>
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