a look back at a few of our all-time favorites Shiny Clear Glaze Cone 6 Oxidation When applied too thickly, this glaze appears cloudy or milky. Gerstley Borate Silica EPK add Bentonite
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50.0% 32.5 17.5 100.0% 2.0%
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Variation One: Add 2-5% tin oxide to make this glaze opaque. Variation Two: For color, add 0.5% to 4% coloring oxides such as cobalt for blue, iron for brown, or copper for green. Experiment! Byron Temple Orange Cone 9-10 Reduction A satin matte glaze, burnt orange in color. An easily applied, stable glaze good for functional work. Spectacular with temmoku glaze applied on top. 49.0% 18.0 18.0 6.0 9.0 100.0% 6.0% 3.0% 4.0%
Each formula is provided in percentage (by weight). Results vary with clay bodies and firing conditions; always test first to be sure you’re happy with the results. To mix a glaze batch to store in a 5-gallon bucket, multiply each percentage ingredient by 50 grams (for a half-bucket with room for dipping) or 100 grams (for a very full bucket). It is the responsibility of the user to have glazes tested for stability. [
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Custer Feldspar Cornwall Stone Whiting EPK Ball Clay TOTAL add Red Iron Oxide add Zinc Oxide add Rutile
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