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glaze mix question

updated mon 7 jun 04

 

Rob Byrne SA on sun 6 jun 04


Hi=20
I'm a new potter who is looking to mix a powder paint (stain / oxide) =
into a clear glaze base.
What ratio would work best and can i "sponge" the mixture onto my work.
Also - is it better to apply the mixture to greenware or bisque ware?

Would appreciate all recommendations and comments
with kind regards=20
Rob Byrne=20
South Africa =20




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william schran on sun 6 jun 04


Rob wrote">I'm a new potter who is looking to mix a powder paint
(stain / oxide) into a clear glaze base.
What ratio would work best and can i "sponge" the mixture onto my work.
Also - is it better to apply the mixture to greenware or bisque ware?<

Generally speaking, depending on the specific stain/oxide, a small
percentage is weighed and added dry to a weighed amount of dry glaze
base.
Can't provide a ratio that would work best unless you specify what
stain/oxide you will be using.
Better to sponge, or apply and other methods to bisqueware.
Bill