Fay & Ralph Loewenthal on fri 31 aug 01
Dear Southern African Clayarters, Ferro here has gone=20
independant since the early nineties. They will not give
out any formulae. I have tried and failed some years ago.
I need to know a comparitive SA frit to the foreign Ferro
frit FSB3110 used in crystaline glazes. I have the formula
of FSB3110 as printed in Peter Ilsley's book. I will try the
lab at Ferro. I knew the chap running it, I hope he is still
there.=20
Perhaps the SABS (South African Bureau of Standards)
could demand the formulae and create a comparitive list
of foreign frits with corresponding SA frits. Another option
could be that Association of Potters in South Africa brings
a class action against Ferro SA to at least bring out a=20
comparitive list of foreign and corresponding SA frits, if
not the formulae. Here's hoping, but not holding my breath.
Charles Moore on fri 31 aug 01
Try Frank Gaydos's Website. He offers frit comparisons and analyzes of a
number of Ferro frits. Go to "Frank Gaydos Home Page." Once there, press
"Technical" and then "Frits." You will find the comparison of Ferro, Pemco,
and Hommel frits, followed by analyses of the frits (at least the Ferro
frits).
Charles Moore
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fay & Ralph Loewenthal"
To:
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 12:30 AM
Subject: South African Ferro Frits
Dear Southern African Clayarters, Ferro here has gone
independant since the early nineties. They will not give
out any formulae. I have tried and failed some years ago.
I need to know a comparitive SA frit to the foreign Ferro
frit FSB3110 used in crystaline glazes. I have the formula
of FSB3110 as printed in Peter Ilsley's book. I will try the
lab at Ferro. I knew the chap running it, I hope he is still
there.
Perhaps the SABS (South African Bureau of Standards)
could demand the formulae and create a comparitive list
of foreign frits with corresponding SA frits. Another option
could be that Association of Potters in South Africa brings
a class action against Ferro SA to at least bring out a
comparitive list of foreign and corresponding SA frits, if
not the formulae. Here's hoping, but not holding my breath.
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Steve Mills on sun 2 sep 01
Dear Ralph,
In our on-line Catalogue (http://www.bathpotters.demon.co.uk)
immediately under the Fritts you will find our analysis chart which
includes the 3110 High Soda Fritt.
Best regards
Steve
Bath
UK
In message , Fay & Ralph Loewenthal writes
>Dear Southern African Clayarters, Ferro here has gone=3D20
>independant since the early nineties. They will not give
>out any formulae. I have tried and failed some years ago.
>I need to know a comparitive SA frit to the foreign Ferro
>frit FSB3110 used in crystaline glazes. I have the formula
>of FSB3110 as printed in Peter Ilsley's book. I will try the
>lab at Ferro. I knew the chap running it, I hope he is still
>there.=3D20
>Perhaps the SABS (South African Bureau of Standards)
>could demand the formulae and create a comparitive list
>of foreign frits with corresponding SA frits. Another option
>could be that Association of Potters in South Africa brings
>a class action against Ferro SA to at least bring out a=3D20
>comparitive list of foreign and corresponding SA frits, if
>not the formulae. Here's hoping, but not holding my breath.
--
Steve Mills
Bath
UK
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