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Introduction Ceramic test tiles are essential tools for potters and ceramic artists. They provide a way to test glazes, underglazes, oxides, and stains before applying them to final pieces. By …
Choosing the right mask is key to ensuring your safety while working with glazes. Below, we highlight the most common types of masks used in ceramic glaze making, listed from …
Converting a dipping glaze into a brushing glaze can make applying glazes to pottery much easier and more controlled. By adding CMC Gum to your glaze, you can achieve a …
How to Start Your Own Glaze Pantry: A Comprehensive Guide Are you tired of paying premium prices for pre-made glazes from stores? Making your own glazes can be a cost-effective …
Silica Source Silica, Quartz, Flint Alumina Sources Kaolin/China Clay/EPK Alkali Metal/R2O Lithium Lithium Feldspar Generic Name Spodumene Petalite Lithium Carbonate Water Soluble -Not as recommended Sodium Sodium/soda/natrium feldspar Minpar Soda …
In ceramics it is important to recognize the chemical formulae of these 12 different oxides. R2O-type fluxes Li2O Lithium Oxide Na2O Sodium Oxide K2O Potassium Oxide RO-Type Fluxes CaO Calcium …
Introduction If you’re a ceramic artist looking to experiment with glaze colors, it’s essential to have a solid testing process in place. This guide walks you through the steps to …
When a recipe add up to 100% you can compare the recipes. If the recipe does not equal 100% you can’t compare materials because the proportions don’t equalize. It is …
Cone 6 porcelain casting slip 5 gallons OM4 10 EPK 5 Grolleg/China Clay 5 Minspar – Kona F4 replacement 5 Nepheline Syenite 7.5 Silica Steps Link to the Full Recipe
Cone 6 University of the Arts Clay Body Material Percentage Custer Feldspar 23% Grolleg (English Kaolin) …