tyler Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 This is maybe an odd question, but I would appreciate any input… I have a porcelain clay that flashes beautifully in atmospheric kilns. However, it’s not a great clay for hand building and the type of work I’m making. As such, I’ve transitioned to a darker stoneware that’s groggy and can be manipulated as needed. My question is this: if I make a slip out of the aforementioned porcelain (let a few pounds dry out, slake and mix), and apply it to my stoneware pieces (dip or spray), could I expect similar flashing results as I’d get had I made the pieces entirely out of the porcelain? That is, will the slip flash the same way as the clay would? Forgive me if this is obvious. I will test, but any input is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 It should flash but the pots are likely going to look different as the underlying body has changed. tyler and Rae Reich 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Banks Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 I know a nice pot with unglazed porcelain slip over stoneware that is severely dunted. The shrinkage between the two clays all but pulled it apart. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 A couple of threads that discuss deflocculating slip to get both the moisture content and the "thickness" right for the task in hand. PS Thanks to Min for the reminder in a different thread. Rae Reich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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