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Potters & Sculptors - Making Rock from Mud
X-Large Gold covered jar
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Comment by Denice E. Demuth on June 15, 2012 at 5:58pm
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You probably have this formula it's Reynolds Gold Metallic C6 4.00-Black Copper Oxide 2.50-Cobalt Carb. 36.50-Manganese dioxide 49.00-Red Art Clay 4.00-Ball Clay 4.00-Silica I have only fired it in oxidation but will work in reduction also. I couldn't find black copper oxide so I used green and I remember it taking a heavy coat. Be careful with it because of the Manganese. Denice
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Thanks Denice
This glaze isn't cheap either. I have a few Laguna metallic glazes that weren't too pricey, but they are runny so I have only used them inside of fruit bowls. Would you be willing to share the recipe that you have? I am always game to try new glazes. The Aztec Gold is $16/pint and this jar took over a pint. That's what happens when you make things that big. I hope someone will buy it. Of you know anybody who wants a 30"+ covered jar, just let me know.
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Very nice glaze, I have a formula for a glaze that is C6 that is very similar to your Western Aztec. I remember that it was very expensive to make so I only used it on small pieces. Denice
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great analogy! however, from the picture it seems flawless
st least there's no back talk!!
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Thanks Donna, it still was like a prepubescent teenager with a few blemishes! Seems like a few have to sneak out at the worst possible time. Art immitaing life!
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this is amazing--really beautiful!
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