The Ceramics Insider

Issue Index | 2001

November 21, 2001

The Ceramics Insider sponsored by Creative Glazes.
http://www.creativeglazes.com/
Contents:
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* Happy Thanksgiving
* Ceramics Insider Tip ~ Red-Coats
* SALE Items
* Holiday Vacation
* Submit Your Tip and Get a Gift Certificate
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* Happy Thanksgiving ~ We hope your holiday is happy and your feast is perfection
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Ceramics Insider Tip ~ Red-Coats
Red-Coats underglazes produce intense, opaque reds when fired under GL612 glaze. Because they contain cadmium they are not recommended for use on dinnerware items.
Here are the general guidelines to using these beautiful reds:
Always keep your brushes and hands clean and free of salt and oil while painting ceramics. This is especially important when using Red-Coats.
Apply three flowing coats to shelf cone 04 bisque.
Allow the underglaze to dry thoroughly before applying glaze Fire to shelf cone 06.
Red-Coats may be decorated with some shades of EZ Strokes, but since these reds are opaque they will cover any underlying EZ Stroke color. Red-Coats may be used for brushing, sponging and most decorative brushwork.
Be careful, a thin application will cause the red to turn white or grey during firing. Keep kiln well ventilated during firing to allow for the brightest reds to develop. Red-Coats are formulated to work with GL612 and will not work with IN1001.
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* SALE Items (limited time offer)
CN113-8oz Dark Delft $7.60 (normally $8.95)
FD258 French Dimensions Pure White $2.00 (normally $2.45)
AR697-4oz Eggnog $2.85 (normally $3.55)
SC-1 Scalpel $1.20 (normally $1.50)
1 FREE Sponge with each glaze purchase. You must click 'Add to My Order' button on the sale page to get this item.
http://www.creativeglazes.com/sale.htm
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* Holiday Vacation ~
Every year Creative Glazes closes on Christmas Eve and reopens in January. You may still place your orders during our down time, but they will not be filled or shipped until we return on January 2, 2002. Depending on the volume of orders we receive, it could be a day or so after our winter shutdown before your order ships. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
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* Submit Your Tip and Get a Gift Certificate
If you have a helpful hint, tip, or trick you would like to share, send it to theceramicsinsider@creativeglazes.com. If we use your tip in The Ceramics Insider, you will receive a $15 gift certificate at our sponsor, Creative Glazes and get your name in print! (or remain anonymous, if you prefer.)
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