Miscellaneous
BA212 - CALCIUM CHLORIDE CRYSTALS
Usually used in conjunction with bentonite as a suspension
agent for glazes or by itself as a flocculent (0.05% addition).
BA285 - CRACK FILLER
For repairing cracks in bisque fired ware. pack into the crack and allow to
dry thoroughly. It is advisable to re-fire to bisque temperature before glazing.
BA215 - TYLOSE
Used as a base for a brushing medium to impart green strength
to brush work and glaze application.
BA285 - EGYPTIAN PASTE
The principle of a self-glazing clay was originally developed
in ancient Egypt and is now available as Egyptian Paste. It is a self-glazing
clay. You need only the powders, a few lengths of nichrome wire, an electric
kiln and a little imagination to create a limitless variety of beads, buttons,
scarabs, charms and a wide assortment of jewellery. Quite simple to work with by
adding enough water to the powder to make a paste. Pieces can be formed by
rolling on a clean, non-absorbent surface or in the palm of your hand or by hand
modelling. To allow for complete glazing, beads and buttons can be dried by
being strung on a piece of nichrome wire (the glaze is in the paste and comes to
the surface during drying). Fired to Cone 06, the colours are vivid and bright. Stains
and oxides can be added for the desired colour effects. Recipes can be
supplied upon request or at point of purchase.
BA450 - GUM ACACIA
Improves adhesion in glazes, slips and colouring pigments
(0.25-0.5%).
BA540 - KILN WASH
For painting on to kiln shelves to reduce the risk of pots
sticking to the shelves during gloss firing.
BA693 - PARAFFIN WAX
A solid wax which when melted, can be applied to mask &
restrict decoration in particular areas. The decorative material is then applied
over the entire surface. It will not adhere to the masked areas and the resist
itself will fire away.
BA720 - POTTERS PLASTER
This high grade plaster is mainly used for producing working
moulds. Approximate mixing ratio is 4 parts powder to 3 parts water by weight.
BA820 - SOFT SOAP
A high quality potash soap supplied as a gel. It is used in
the production of plaster moulds. Mix it with an equal quantity of warm water
and store as a parting medium for plaster mould making. Paint on the
surface of the mould and wipe away excess with a damp sponge.
CB10 - ANTI-SET
Aids in the suspension of glazes.
CB50 - GREENWARE MENDER
For the mending of broken greenware . Apply to both parts to be mended and hold together
until firm. When dry fettle away excess.
CB80 - DISPEX N40
Deflocculant used in casting slips. It keeps particles in
suspension thereby eliminating the addition of great amounts of water.
CB100 - LATEX
A material used on greenware to protect an area from colour.
It can be peeled off prior to firing or to allow for further decoration. Apply 1
good coat and when finished peel off gently. It will also fire away.
CB140 - ONGLAZE MEDIUM (DEGUSSA)
Add to Onglaze powders to create a paste for brushing. Add
drop by drop to powder and work with palette knife until desired consistency is
reached.
CB170 - PLYRITE BINDER
A plasticizer, binder and thickening agent. Added to slip or
glaze it will thicken the material for raised designs such as trailing. Please
note: Do not add to cadmium selenium glazes. A small amount added to modelling
clay or rubbed on the hands, aids in retarding the drying rate of the clay as
well as making the clay more pliable.
CB180 - BRUSHING MEDIUM
Added to powdered glazes it produces a brushing consistency
for smooth and even application.
CB188 - SODIUM SILICATE N42
Deflocculant used in casting slips. Care must be taken not to
overdose as thickening will occur. Can be used in conjunction with dispex if
required to stabilize flow characteristics.
CB220 - WAX RESIST
An emulsion used to mask areas from decoration. It is the
liquid equivalent of paraffin wax.
