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Feldspar Question
I am planning on trying out some new glazes this week. I came across the Gartside base. It calls for "Feldspar, G-200." Isn't the G-200 no longer available? I have Custer Feldspar on hand. I haven't been able to get onto the Insight site yet so can't check there.
-Chantay
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Permalink Reply by Chantay Poulsen on
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OK, I just thought to look on US Pigments website and there it is. So, yes, G-200 is still available.
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Permalink Reply by Jeff Poulter on
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Hi Chantay,
Some suppliers had quite a stock of G-200 and others were blending it to match the old. There is even some coming in from Spain. How close to the original is anyone's guess. Custer is usually a good replacement, in fact I have read in several places that subbing Custer adds a little milkiness to glazes, & most times that's a good thing(unless you wanted a good clear). Probably one day, they'll say that the Custer is going to run out! jhp
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Im just making samples right now so I will try it with the custer. The original glaze base is described as transparent, gloss. I am looking for something to use with colorants and I don't think milkiness will matter. Thanks.
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