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rr-cone 6 majolica glaze -how to make more fluid?

updated sat 6 mar 04

 

Marilu on fri 5 mar 04


Hello I am trying to use RR-Maiolica glaze with stains and I thought I was
all set only after reading throught the archives I realized this is a very
stiff glaze. I want to do various things with the stains besides paint. I
am confused what to take away or add if I want the stains to blend together
to create a more variegated overall look. I thought taking the zircopax out
would leave me with a clear glaze but I am unsure of how much deflouculant?
which one and amount to add without having it run all over kiln shelves. Or
should I use something else besides a deflouculant to get the glaze to be
more fluid but I want to try to keep it food safe. Could someone help me? I
tried to post before and it didn't appear then I realized I put the actual
recipe in the post and probably should not have.Thanks for any information
on how and how much to change the recipe to get the variegated or blended
look-Marilu