Similar to Mother of Pearl shells - gives a rainbow effect depending on colour of glaze it is over....
Lustres and Metallics for 3rd fire decoration
Fires between 700-800oC depending on the glaze it is applied to.
Earthenware lead glazes only require 700oC and high temperature porcelain glazes require up to 800oC.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Place a small amount of overglaze on a glazed palette;
apply one smooth coat.
Try to attain an even tint:
Do not let metallics pool in an area; brush them out smoothly.
Clean brush in Lustre Thinner and let dry.
Fire metallics to witness cone 019-018
Similar to Mother of Pearl shells - gives a rainbow effect depending on colour of glaze it is over....
Lustres and Metallics for 3rd fire decoration
Fires between 700-800oC depending on the glaze it is applied to.
Earthenware lead glazes only require 700oC and high temperature porcelain glazes require up to 800oC.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Place a small amount of overglaze on a glazed palette;
apply one smooth coat.
Try to attain an even tint:
Do not let metallics pool in an area; brush them out smoothly.
Clean brush in Lustre Thinner and let dry.
Fire metallics to witness cone 019-018