Basic+oxides

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What are some crystalline glazes?

Basic+oxides

Crystalline Glaze
Cone 6 - 10
Oxidation
Base Glaze
Potash Feldspar 35.0
Calcite 12.0
Zinc Oxide 24.0
Silica 22.0
Kaolin/Eckalite 5.0

Add:
Nickel Oxide 2.0 for blue
Red Iron 4.0 = Manganese Dioxide 6 for brown
Copper Carbonte 1.0 - 2.0 for green
Comment: slow cool from maximun temperature to about 1000 C in 3 - 6 hours

   

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