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Penland Red-Orange posted by Michele Hartung 6/29/2011
Penland Red-Orange posted by Michele Hartung 6/29/2011
Feldspar, F-4 46.70
Talc 16.90
Bone Ash 15.00
Crocus Martis 11.50
Silica 11.40
Kaolin, EPK 4.00
Lithium Carb 4.00
Bentonite 2.00
111.50
Comment by Michele Hartung on July 27, 2011 at 3:44pm. This is without reduction. It is Penland Red-Orange on Highwaters Loafers Glory clay. It is dipped in "thick" glaze (or dipped twice in a thinner version) and given a 30 minute soak at peak, cone 6. Ends up at cone 7. If you are going to try this glaze, layer it on very thickly, otherwise you get brown.
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Permalink Reply by Jette Nielsen on
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Fantastic, I tried it and will post pic. I also made a small test batch using yellow crocus - that came out really nice, I'll post pictures very soon.
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Permalink Reply by Michele Hartung on
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Hi Jette, what color did the yellow crocus produce? Do you have any pics yet?
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Have not had time to take pictures, I'll post them as soon as I have time. Pretty silly but right now I can't even remember what color I got..I am loosing it.
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Permalink Reply by DJ Brewer on
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I mixed it up and I'm trying it. Hope it looks as gorgeous as what you've got goin' there.
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Permalink Reply by Shine Chisholm on
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I would like to try this glaze. Where do you get your crocus martis?
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Mid-South ceramics in Nashville, Tennessee, although you can probably find it at a dealer near you!
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Thanks, DJ. Remember, it has to be thick, otherwise it is brown. Also, thin it out at the bottom or else you'll be scraping your shelves. I usually dip for 4-5 seconds on the top and 2-3 seconds on the bottom.
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neither of my usual suppliers carry it. I'll have to be a bit more resourceful.
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Michele - Mid-South Ceramics doesn't currently list "Crocus Martis". It would be wonderful if they gave you an MSDS for what they sold you.
The MSDS (Material Safety Disclosure Sheet) will essentially tell us what commercial red pigment Mid-South sold you as "Crocus Martis". I'm convinced using the correct product is the key to producing the right red color.
Michele Hartung said:Mid-South ceramics in Nashville, Tennessee, although you can probably find it at a dealer near you!
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You can get it from:
http://ceramicsupplyinc.com/chemicals.aspx
Norm Stuart said:Michele - Mid-South Ceramics doesn't currently list "Crocus Martis". It would be wonderful if they gave you an MSDS for what they sold you.
The MSDS (Material Safety Disclosure Sheet) will essentially tell us what commercial red pigment Mid-South sold you as "Crocus Martis". I'm convinced using the correct product is the key to producing the right red color.
Michele Hartung said:Mid-South ceramics in Nashville, Tennessee, although you can probably find it at a dealer near you!
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you can get from:http://ceramicsupplyinc.com/chemicals.aspx
Shine Chisholm said:neither of my usual suppliers carry it. I'll have to be a bit more resourceful.
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I was able to special order it. Thank you.
Jette Nielsen said:you can get from:http://ceramicsupplyinc.com/chemicals.aspx
Shine Chisholm said:neither of my usual suppliers carry it. I'll have to be a bit more resourceful.
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