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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.

BA410 - POWDERED GLASS
Ground transparent glass which may be used as a low cost glazing flux.

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 - AUSCRAFT GREENWARE MENDER
For the mending of broken greenware to maximum earthenware temperature of Orton cone 04. Apply to both parts to be mended and hold together until firm. When dry fettle away excess.

CB51 - CB1 GREENWARE MENDER
For the mending of broken greenware to maximum earthenware temperature of Orton cone 04. 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 Degussa 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.