Jennifer&Gregory Baumeister on wed 30 nov 11
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I'm looking at changing some of my base glazes a bit. I have used MC6 Lico=
rice but find it a bit to glossy for my work and would like
to adjust it to more of a satin finish. Is that possible or should I start =
over with a new recipe for a satin black.
I do mostly functional work so I need something that is very stable.
I have been a lurking member of clay art for many years, I can't thank you =
all enough for sharing so much knowledge
Jen Baumeister
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MapleLeaf-Studio-Pottery/201640016545683
John Post on wed 30 nov 11
Hi Jen,
If you are going to adjust MC6 Licorice, I don't believe it will be as
simple as adding a little more clay or silica. I ran an Ian Currie
grid of that glaze. (A Currie grid varies the amounts of clay and
silica in each of the 35 glazes across the grid.) I didn't discover
any satin matt versions of the licorice glaze in the grid.
You can see the grid here...
http://www.johnpost.us/Pottery%20Links/grid-glazes/grid-006.html
If I was looking to alter it, I would try reducing the amount of frit
3134 in it. Of course this will also alter how much silica is in the
glaze so when you discover a glaze you like, you'll need to test it
for stability.
John Hesselberth has a page on his website of glazes he has tested for
stability. One is called charcoal satin matt and may be what you are
looking for or serve as a better starting point. Here is the link...
http://www.frogpondpottery.com/glazestability/stableglazes.html#GlazeRecipe=
s
John Post
Sterling Heights, Michigan
http://www.johnpost.us
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On Nov 30, 2011, at 8:58 AM, Jennifer&Gregory Baumeister wrote:
> I'm looking at changing some of my base glazes a bit. I have used
> MC6 Licorice but find it a bit to glossy for my work and would like
> to adjust it to more of a satin finish. Is that possible or should I
> start over with a new recipe for a satin black.
Steve Slatin on wed 30 nov 11
Jennifer --=3D0A=3DA0=3D0AIf you want a satiny finish, you should look for =
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William & Susan Schran User on thu 1 dec 11
On 11/30/11 8:58 AM, "Jennifer&Gregory Baumeister" >
wrote:
> I'm looking at changing some of my base glazes a bit. I have used MC6
> Licorice but find it a bit to glossy for my work and would like
> to adjust it to more of a satin finish. Is that possible or should I star=
t
> over with a new recipe for a satin black.
> I do mostly functional work so I need something that is very stable.
John Hessleberth recently posted a stain black glaze.
You can find this and other stable glazes on his web site:
http://www.frogpondpottery.com/glazestability/stableglazes.html
Bill
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William "Bill" Schran
wschran@cox.net
wschran@nvcc.edu
http://www.creativecreekartisans.com
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