Yellow underglaze

[vivk]

Hi all

I have a question- is it possible to make a good bright yellow underglaze using  rutile or yellow ochre (from a hardware store) . I know the commercially available stains eg, Mason stains, are good, but I am wanting to try cheaper alternatives. I have a supply of rutile and yellow ochre oxide that I bought from my local hardware store. Am I living in cloud cuckoo land thinking I can do it with a combo of oxides and maybe tin??

[neilestrick]

No, you won't have good luck that way. I get what you're saying about saving money, but commercial stains or underglazes really aren't very expensive when you break it down to the cost per pot.

[vivk]

1 minute ago, neilestrick said:

No, you won't have good luck that way. I get what you're saying about saving money, but commercial stains or underglazes really aren't very expensive when you break it down to the cost per pot.

Thanks- I kind of knew that but I was kinda hoping there was someone out there who knew better or had had a lucky break. Lol!