Re: kiln wash recipe

As you handle the shelves you may rub off and drop some of the wash on the
lower pieces.  It may flake off and fall down on a lower piece during firing
and ruin the finish.
Good advice to keep the edges clean.
regards,  Tony

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"Martin J. Kenny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Steve,
>
> I've noticed in directions, not to wash to edge.  I've never understood
the
> what for of this.
>
> You bring it up with the "Sponge off shelf edges."
>
> What is the reason for not completely covering the shelf?
>
> Marty
>
>
> in article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Steve Mills at
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 11/21/03 4:47 PM:
>
> > 2 parts by weight Alumina Hydrate
> > 1 part China Clay (Kaolin)
> > Keep stirring as you work; it settles at the speed of light!
> > Sponge off shelf edges.
> >
> > Used fairly thinly for electric firing, medium for reduction, pretty
> > thick in the wood/salt kiln.
> >
> > Very reliable
> >
> > Steve
> > Bath
> > UK
> >
> >
> > In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, A&V
> > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
> >> I am interested in the recipe for the do-it-yourself kiln wash which
will
> >> not flake of in the first high firing.
> >> I would love to hear what do you potters out there use.
> >> thanks in advance,
> >> Andrea
> >>
> >>
>