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ALABASTER SW-106
Cone 6 (first image): Alabaster is a semi-opaque white soft matte glaze that breaks over texture.
Cone 10 (second image): Color darkens to variegated light gray/purple.
TIP: When using this glaze, you will be able to pick up the characteristics of the clay body due to it’s white semi opaque finish. Combos really well with 2 coats of stroke and coat on top. It has a satin finish. If you like combos with Sea Salt, you will get similar results with Alabaster minus the crystals.
DESCRIPTION
Stoneware matte glazes range from solid shades to those that create interesting color variations as they move and break. Application thickness is the key to making mattes work for you.
DRY GLAZE - 10lbs
Dry formulas are added to water and used in buckets for dipping or pouring techniques. Many functional potters prefer dipping to painting for even coverage. The colors and formulas are identical in dry form, minus the added organic gums. Mayco Stoneware Dry glazes (SD is the prefix, it stands for Stoneware Dry) are great for pieces with a lot of surface texture and for layering techniques.
Information and questions answered on Stoneware Dry from Mayco
GENERAL USE
- Always wear a NIOSH approved respirator when handling dry glazes.
- Gently tumble unopened bag to redistribute materials. Sieving is not necessary.
- Mix one 5lb bag of dry material into 4-5 pints of water. Stir thoroughly with a wood paddle, stick or drill with mixing attachment.
- We recommend using 15lb of dry glaze to start a 3 gallon bucket and 25lb to start a 5 gallon bucket.
- Add additional water until desired specific gravity is reached.
- Our recommended Specific Gravity is in the range of 1.47 to 1.51. Stir well before each use.
- Immerse the ware for 1-2 seconds. We suggest using dipping tongs. One dip of Mayco Dry is equivalent to 3 coats.
- Shake excess glaze off gently.
- Allow the glaze to dry before applying additional coats if desired.
- When applying Stoneware Dry Crystal glazes, use a cup or ladle to pour the glaze over your piece.
- While the glaze is wet you may use a fan brush to evenly distribute the crystals; avoid heavy crystal loading on the bottom 1/3 of your piece.
- Fire from cone 5/6-10.
- Tip: Save your bag or log the lot number for if you have any questions for our technical team.
- Tip: Apply AC-302 Wax Resist to the bottom for easy dry foot clean-up.
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