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paper clay, vinegar\ ethylene glycol

updated fri 25 jan 02

 

Marcia Selsor on thu 24 jan 02


I use ethylene glycol for an additive for smooth application of
decorating slips and actually use it when applying glaze through a
hyperdermic needle for a thin luster line. There is a recipe in the
archives for this. I think it uses CMC plus water and then ethylene
glycol in a minute amount to reduce bubbles.-at least that is what I use
it for.
Marcia in Montana

John Weber wrote:
>
> Dale, I don't have the answer to the question you posed but I use Magic
> Water in stead of vinegar with Paper clay, it works like a charm. I have
> never used the vinegar, is it just added to the paper clay to make the slip?
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Ceramic Arts Discussion List [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG]On
> > Behalf Of Dale Cochoy
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2002 1:02 PM
> > To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
> > Subject: Paper Clay and vinegar query?
> >
> >
> > I've been recently using these items/ ideas in slab construction.
> > My chemical engineer brother asked me about the possibility of
> > substituting
> > ethylene glycol ( antifreeze) instead of vinegar in the paper
> > clay/slip mix
> > or assembly water. Anyone ut there given this a try to slow
> > drying times .?
> > Seems do-able, but not sure if any high-firing problems? He
> > couldn't see any
> > problems with it up front.
> > Regards,
> > Dale
> >
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