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What are oxides?

Adding Oxides

Oxides can be added to clay (mix with water then knead in), but this is expensive for deep coloring of large pieces. They can be added to slip or glazes. At stoneware temperatures, they can also or used on their own. Mix with water (mix often as it settles fast), brush on bisque, fire.
This is a way to get colored but still “natural” looking surfaces.

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