April 9, 2010, Newsletter Issue #390: Metallic Copper

Tip of the Week

Metallic Copper
Cone 06
Raku Reduction
Copper Carbonate 80.0
Ferro Frit 4110 16.0
Kaolin 11.0
Frit 4064 (Toxic!) 3.0

Comments: beware of lead toxicity! Bisque with glaze to 1000 C, then raku to 850 - 880 C.
Not suitable for tableware!

Mix glaze same day as firing
Apply glaze thickly.
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