Tin oxide?

[Stumonster Clayworks]

Has anyone used tin oxide from us pigment? Compared to my local supplier, it is a quarter of the cost... is this because purity is not up to par?

Thanks,

Stuart

[Mark C.]

I have heard some things about thier stains that where not great. I have used a few of their materials over the decades with good results. They are selling tin at 30$ a pound it looks.

A quik goggle search shows Shefeild pottery at 46$ a #.They are  always top notch with stuff.

I posted tin's huge price increase earlier this year here as well

My guess is US Pigments has old stock left

I know Laguna Clay Company  went thru the roof earlier this year on Tin price

You could order some and test it and let us know the outcomes?

Edited November 26, 2022 by Mark C.

[Stumonster Clayworks]

I ordered a #, will let you know in  few weeks.

Stuart

[Hulk]

Hi Stuart,

The only tin oxide I've used is from US Pigment - seems to work ok.
I needed it for tin/chrome red (same recipe as Britt's "Chrome Red").
It's red!

[Stumonster Clayworks]

@Hulk Thanks. I am going to try it on a white cone 6 oxidation - Lumos. I have made the Lumos before and the layering properties are amazing.

[fergusonjeff]

I also get my Tin from them and it has always been fine.