DAYTON GRANT on wed 3 may 06
what temprature do you have to take earthenware up to in order for it to be waterproof or foodsafe or whatever?
thanx,
Sonny
William & Susan Schran User on thu 4 may 06
On 5/3/06 10:01 PM, "DAYTON GRANT" wrote:
> what temprature do you have to take earthenware up to in order for it to be
> waterproof or foodsafe or whatever?
You'll need to think "you can't get there from here."
Earthenware, given it's make-up, especially the high iron content, is
difficult, if not impossible, to vitrify without distorting, bloating or
melting the clay.
Covering the clay with a well formulated, well fitting glaze will make it
somewhat waterproof and food safe. I would also advise hand washing and not
putting this ware in a dishwasher.
-- William "Bill" Schran
Fredericksburg, Virginia
wschran@cox.net
wschran@nvcc.edu
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