Recipe: Red Clay Paste lustres

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Recipe: Red Clay Paste lustres

Red Clay Paste lustres
a.red clay 20
copper carb 20
+ vinegar

b.red clay 50
copper carb 25
silver nitrate 1
+ vinegar
NB SILVER NITRATE is very poisonous. It also stains your hands and clothes. i)Always wear rubber gloves -even when decorating. ii) dissolve silver nitrate in hot water before adding to pigment paste

   

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