Expert: Leisha Hiester - 12/27/2010

Question
QUESTION: Hi Leisha-
Here's the scoop.  I'm making a mosaic tile mural and the tiles themselves are made out of a Buff w/ochre stoneware clay that I'll be brushing a white high -fire slip over...then I want to slip trail over that.
I will be firing cone 10 reduction and would like the slip to be chocolate brownish in color when final fired.
Thanks in advance for any help that you can offer.
Laurie

ANSWER: Dear Laurie,

The mosaic you sent is beautiful. I'm not sure what you need exactly. Are you asking me how to make slip? Here's a site that I think will be of great help to you. Often, you can plug in your question and there will be an article written on it;

http://ceramicartsdaily.org/daily/textured-blue-glaze-recipe-cone-6-reduction/

Leisha

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QUESTION: Exactly.  I'm looking for a slip trailing recipe the works cone 10 and would be brown in color.  Thanks again.  Laurie

Answer
Laurie,
Here's a recipe. Hope this helps. Leisha


Sheridan Studio Colored Slip Cone 6–10
    
Grolleg Kaolin 45.8%      
Kona F4 Feldspar 24.6     
Pyrophyllite 8.2      
Bentonite 5.1      
Silica 16.3      

Plus 15% stain of your choice.