Question QUESTION: I live and work in Cape Town South Africa. I want to buy a relatively large quantity of 7% or 8% gold lustre for use on top of a white glaze on domestic ware. Where can I buy 500ml or 1 litre?
ANSWER: Wendy,
Have you tried a national ceramic supplier? There are 285 businesses in the U.S. & Canada, I believe one is in Australia. Australia may be closer to you. They're worth investigating;
Venco Products
61-8-9399-5265
29 Owen Rd.
Kelmscott, WA 06111 Australia
Email; venwest@linet.net.au
Website: www.venco.com
If they can't help, please write again and I'll find the closet one from the U.S. to you. :) Leisha
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QUESTION: Dear Leisha, Venco in Australia supplies potters' equipment, not materials. Can I ask for the names of a couple of USA suppliers of potters materials?
thanks, Wendy
Answer Wendy,
Here are a few to start with. I have used Sheffield when I lived in the East. They're great.
Sheffield Pottery Inc.
(413) 229-7700
U.S. Rt. 7, Box 399
Sheffield, MA 01257-0399
Toll free; 888-774-2529
E-mail; sales@sheffield-pottery.com
Website: www.sheffield-pottery.com
Gare, Inc.
165 Rosemont St.
Haverhill, MA 01830
978-373-9131
Email; information@gare.com
www.gare.com
Bailey Pottery Equipment
62 Tenbroeck Ave., PO Box 1577
Kingston, NY 12402
Email; info@baileypottery.com
www.baileypottery.com
(845) 339-3721
Toll free (800)431-6067