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glaze test for for lili krakowski's albany slip substitute

updated tue 22 feb 05

 

Alisa Clausen on mon 21 feb 05


Glaze test for Lili Krakowski's Albany Slip Substitute

Glaze tested on white midrange stoneware fired in electric oxidation to =
1240c. (2264f)

Source: Clayart =20
Credited to: Lili Krakowski

Firing ramp:
100c p/h to 600c (212f - 1112f)
150c p/h to 1140c (302f - 2084f)=20
80c p/h to 1240c (176f - 2264f)
10 min. soak
cool down max. to 1100c (2012f)
Hold 1 hour
Shut off kiln

Recipe:
580 Redart Clay subbed local red clay
80 Dolomite
25 Whiting

Note: All raw materials are measured up or down to the nearest half =
decimal. =20
Colorants or additives to a 100 gram test batch are measured in percent =
to the 100 gram test batch.

Results:
Melted semi mat glaze that stayed where painted. Smooth to the touch. =
The slip pools black and where it is thinner or breaking, is an ochre to =
green.

Application gives many different color nuances to the slip. I painted =
it on the side of a pot and applied a lichen over it. The slip=20
fired black. Attractive under glazes I tried.

Regards from Alisa in Denmark