Making Test Blends for Glazes and Clay Bodies

[@bobhackney3870]

Thank you, Phil, for everything. Very missed.

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Hey Bob, Phil is missed, that is certain.

[@ben614]

What's that, Phil mixing up a fresh batch of useful tips & tricks of the trade for potters? Yes please, much needed =)

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Thanks Ben! And if you have any ideas for future presentations, let us know!

[@peterhills9832]

Thank you for this wonderfully clear description, especially of the quadraxial blend.

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Glad you found the presentation useful, please share the channel with your friends and fellow potters.

[@MsZzzipper]

This is very helpful! Thank you!

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

You are most welcome!

[@ataulaceramicacontemporane4436]

Thanks!! Super clear and very well explained!

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Thank you and please share the channel with your friends and fellow potters to help us grow our community.

[@Ro-ex2wn]

Thank you Phil, so helpful so clearly explained!

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Ro Ro, It's great that you found this useful, be sure to share the channel with your friends and fellow potters to help us grow our community!

[@mosseyw]

Thanks for the interesting lecture , I’ve done a trial of the Ian currie method and found it gave me some very interesting potential glazes. My next step is to zero in on certain parts of the test tile and test further to hopefully develop a couple of different glazes , Matt / gloss/ satin

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Can you send some pictures? [e-mail]

[@ingenieurmechanical]

Excellent teaching skills. Wonderfully explained. ❤ From 🇵🇰

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Thanks, Phil was great.

[@talicohen-flantz4099]

Thank you so much,that was so useful!!! Can you recommend 1200c glaze that is good /reliable /functional for line bland with colour/ oxide?...

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Tali, I have forwarded this question on to Phil for consideration. I will post his response.

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Hello Tali, If you are using commercial glazes, probably any good clear glaze will work. However, avoid any that contain zinc oxide because it can react with certain colorants, especially those containing chromium. Most manufacturers will tell you if their glaze is zinc-free. If you are making up your own glazes, here are a few recipes for 1200 degrees C (approximately Orton cone 6): 5 x 20 Base Glaze: wollastonite 20%, Ferro frit #3134 20, potash feldspar 20, kaolin 20, silica 20 (apply thinly) SG-4 Clear base: Gerstley borate (try Ferro frit # 3134 if not available) 4.8%, wollastonite 26.6, Ferro frit #3195 22.0, nepheline syenite 4.0, kaolin 26.6, silica 16.0 Moving Clear: Ferro frit #3134 21%, spodumene 9, sodium feldspar 7, talc 3, wollastonite 22, kaolin 20, silica 18 Cone 6 base: Ferro frit # 3134 20%, dolomite 20, spodumene 20, ball clay 20, silica 20 Clear base G19: wollastonite 30%, Ferro frit #3195 30, kaolin 20, silica 20 Good luck, Phil