John Baymore on sun 7 jun 98
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Hi all. Could use some help from the =22massed ceramic minds=22 out there.
I am looking for commercially prepared leadless overgalze enamels.
Sometimes refered to commercially as =22onglaze colors=22. Firing range is =
not
particularly critical..... usual is something in the 018-016 range. I am
flexible in firing temp. These will be applied by brush and fused onto
already high-fired stoneware glazes. Either oil or water based carrier is
fine.
I am particularly interested in the red-ist red that is available without
lead or cadmium. Tough deal, I know. Willing to trade a little redness
for no cadmium. But I still need red.... not brown. The classic =22Kutani
Red=22 is an iron and lead combination, so WITH lead, a nice red is possible
with extremely finely ground iron........ not sure if anyone has solved
that without lead yet. Hope so.
I know there is a company somewhere in europe (Germany, I think) that makes
them (leadless overglaze enamels). Don't know how red their red is and if
it contains cadmium. Also don't know the name of the company or if they
have a US distributor. Any one know this one?
To be honest, I don't want to get into formulating this myself. It'd take
a lot of time and research to accomplish this one right now that I just
don't have. While I mix up most stuff I use myself, I'd prefer to rely on
industrial controls and uniformity on this one, since these colors are a
bit =22touchy=22 to produce. I will if I have to. I have ball mills so if
necessary I can mill the colors and base, but ....... what a hassle.
So ...... anyone got some leads for me? I've been making a lot of calls
the past few days, with no real sucess to speak of. Appreciate the help.
Thanks.
Best,
.......................john
John Baymore
River Bend Pottery
22 Riverbend Way
Wilton, NH 03086 USA
603-654-2752
JBaymore=40Compuserve.com
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