Question QUESTION: my mother is old school ceramics & is looking to see if there is somewhere to still get older paints, such as happy glaze snow, the cheramicchrome snow and some kind of puffy snow that had red and green crystals in it. also if donnas molds/paints is still out there. any suggestions or info please let me know. thanks
ANSWER: Sherri,
I understand about old school. Ceramichrome is now Mayco. Here's one site that carries their products;
I use Duncan's snow. They have a no fire and a fire snow. Their no-fire comes in what is called a 'glittering no-fire snow.' AS974. If you have a ceramic shop near you they should be able to order it in for you.
I think Dona's is now Starlite. There's been so many changes in the mold companies over the years. Here's a site that offers Dona's molds. I've also seen them advertised on Ebay from time to time.
QUESTION: thank u so much! now she wants to know about wipeways can u still get them?where? Also used to have a solution when crystal glazes got hard to soften it again, is ther still one out there? then about lustre, there usewd to be colored lustres, r they still out there? Also is there a website to locate any ceramic shows? thanks again sherri
Answer Sherri,
I believe when she says wipeaways, they're now referred to as antiquing. Again, Duncan has a series of stains called, 'Translucent Stains.' They're oil based, but can be wiped away with water. They come in quite a few color choices.
There is 'Thin 'n Shade.' It's also a water based product that extends drying time of colors. It's a medium you can use with any water based product, fired or non-fired.
Sure, there are lustre glazes ande lustre paints. I think your best bet might be to try to get a catalog from like Amaco or Duncan so you can see all the new products that are out.
There are; try ceramicshow.com
That site may also lead you to some links on suppliers, catalogs & other information.
