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Fires to a light, misty gray when fired to cone 05, darkens to a steamy color at cone 5 and maintains the foggy color at cone 10. A clear glaze accentuates the color of the underglaze significantly at any temperature.
Fires to a beautiful soft, dark matte color at cone 05 then deepens to a darker black at cone 5 and maintains it’s shade at cone 10. A clear glaze accentuates the color of the underglaze significantly at any temperature.
A bright and opaque white at cone 05, a frosty color at cone 5. Maintains its vividness at cone 10. A clear glaze accentuates the color of the underglaze significantly at any temperature.
Saturated color, dependability, and versatility make Velvets as popular for professionals as they are for children. Velvets fire true-to-color as a Cone 05/06 underglaze or fired to Cone 6. Some colors remain true as high as Cone 10. Try two finish possibilities: When left unglazed these colors have the rich textural appearance of velvet; when covered with AMACO Clear Transparent Matte or Clear Gloss they intensify in color. Can be easily applied to wet clay, greenware, or mature Cone 04 bisque (1971℉ / 1077℃) Saturated Color Apply to unfired clay or bisque True to color Can be used with or without glaze- Food Safe with proper glaze. Cone 05 to 10 Sprayable
Saturated color, dependability, and versatility make Velvets as popular for professionals as they are for children. Velvets fire true-to-color as a Cone 05/06 underglaze or fired to Cone 6. Some colors remain true as high as Cone 10. Try two finish possibilities: When left unglazed these colors have the rich textural appearance of velvet; when covered with AMACO Clear Transparent Matte or Clear Gloss they intensify in color. Can be easily applied to wet clay, greenware, or mature Cone 04 bisque (1971℉ / 1077℃) Saturated Color Apply to unfired clay or bisque True to color Can be used with or without glaze- Food Safe with proper glaze. Cone 05 to 10 Sprayable
Composition and Reference Numbers for Mason Stain 6027 Tangerine COMPOSITION: Cd Zr -- REFERENCE NUMBERS: 1, 3, 6
REFERENCE CHART 1 Can be used as a body stain at high temperatures. 1a Use as a body stain only. 2 Maximum temperature - 2156° F. 3 Maximum temperature - 2300° F. 4 Maximum temperature - 1976° F. 5 Do not use zinc in glaze. 6 May be used with or without zinc. 7 Zinc not necessary, but gives better results. 8 Best results with no zinc. 9 Glaze must contain 12% to 15% calcium carbonate. COMPOSITION CHART Al Aluminum oxide B Boric oxide Ca Calcium carbonate Cd Cadmium Co Cobalt oxide Cr Chromium oxide Fe Iron oxide Mn Manganese dioxide Ni Nickel oxide Pr Praseodymium oxide Sb Antimony oxide Si Silicon dioxide Sn Tin dioxide Ti Titanium oxide V Vanadium Zn Zinc oxide Zr Zirconium dioxide
Glenda Taylor loved bright colors and she loved Mason Stains. The 1/4# bag price for this stain is 20% off in honor of Glenda for the month of July, 2015.
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Composition and Reference Numbers for Mason Stain 6266 Peacock Green COMPOSITION: Co Cr -- REFERENCE NUMBERS: 1, 3, 6, 8
REFERENCE CHART 1 Can be used as a body stain at high temperatures. 1a Use as a body stain only. 2 Maximum temperature - 2156° F. 3 Maximum temperature - 2300° F. 4 Maximum temperature - 1976° F. 5 Do not use zinc in glaze. 6 May be used with or without zinc. 7 Zinc not necessary, but gives better results. 8 Best results with no zinc. 9 Glaze must contain 12% to 15% calcium carbonate. COMPOSITION CHART Al Aluminum oxide B Boric oxide Ca Calcium carbonate Cd Cadmium Co Cobalt oxide Cr Chromium oxide Fe Iron oxide Mn Manganese dioxide Ni Nickel oxide Pr Praseodymium oxide Sb Antimony oxide Si Silicon dioxide Sn Tin dioxide Ti Titanium oxide V Vanadium Zn Zinc oxide Zr Zirconium dioxide
Composition and Reference Numbers for Mason Stain 6026 Lobster COMPOSITION: Cd Zr -- REFERENCE NUMBERS: 1, 3, 6
REFERENCE CHART 1 Can be used as a body stain at high temperatures. 1a Use as a body stain only. 2 Maximum temperature - 2156° F. 3 Maximum temperature - 2300° F. 4 Maximum temperature - 1976° F. 5 Do not use zinc in glaze. 6 May be used with or without zinc. 7 Zinc not necessary, but gives better results. 8 Best results with no zinc. 9 Glaze must contain 12% to 15% calcium carbonate. COMPOSITION CHART Al Aluminum oxide B Boric oxide Ca Calcium carbonate Cd Cadmium Co Cobalt oxide Cr Chromium oxide Fe Iron oxide Mn Manganese dioxide Ni Nickel oxide Pr Praseodymium oxide Sb Antimony oxide Si Silicon dioxide Sn Tin dioxide Ti Titanium oxide V Vanadium Zn Zinc oxide Zr Zirconium dioxide
Composition and Reference Numbers for Mason Stain 6001 Alpine Rose COMPOSITION: Cr Sn -- REFERENCE NUMBERS: 3, 5, 9
REFERENCE CHART 1 Can be used as a body stain at high temperatures. 1a Use as a body stain only. 2 Maximum temperature - 2156° F. 3 Maximum temperature - 2300° F. 4 Maximum temperature - 1976° F. 5 Do not use zinc in glaze. 6 May be used with or without zinc. 7 Zinc not necessary, but gives better results. 8 Best results with no zinc. 9 Glaze must contain 12% to 15% calcium carbonate. COMPOSITION CHART Al Aluminum oxide B Boric oxide Ca Calcium carbonate Cd Cadmium Co Cobalt oxide Cr Chromium oxide Fe Iron oxide Mn Manganese dioxide Ni Nickel oxide Pr Praseodymium oxide Sb Antimony oxide Si Silicon dioxide Sn Tin dioxide Ti Titanium oxide V Vanadium Zn Zinc oxide Zr Zirconium dioxide
Composition and Reference Numbers for Mason Stain 6000 Shell Pink COMPOSITION: Cr Sn -- REFERENCE NUMBERS: 3, 5, 9
REFERENCE CHART 1 Can be used as a body stain at high temperatures. 1a Use as a body stain only. 2 Maximum temperature - 2156° F. 3 Maximum temperature - 2300° F. 4 Maximum temperature - 1976° F. 5 Do not use zinc in glaze. 6 May be used with or without zinc. 7 Zinc not necessary, but gives better results. 8 Best results with no zinc. 9 Glaze must contain 12% to 15% calcium carbonate. COMPOSITION CHART Al Aluminum oxide B Boric oxide Ca Calcium carbonate Cd Cadmium Co Cobalt oxide Cr Chromium oxide Fe Iron oxide Mn Manganese dioxide Ni Nickel oxide Pr Praseodymium oxide Sb Antimony oxide Si Silicon dioxide Sn Tin dioxide Ti Titanium oxide V Vanadium Zn Zinc oxide Zr Zirconium dioxide
Composition and Reference Numbers for Mason Stain 6003 Crimson COMPOSITION: Ca Cr Si Sn -- REFERENCE NUMBERS: 3, 5, 9
REFERENCE CHART 1 Can be used as a body stain at high temperatures. 1a Use as a body stain only. 2 Maximum temperature - 2156° F. 3 Maximum temperature - 2300° F. 4 Maximum temperature - 1976° F. 5 Do not use zinc in glaze. 6 May be used with or without zinc. 7 Zinc not necessary, but gives better results. 8 Best results with no zinc. 9 Glaze must contain 12% to 15% calcium carbonate. COMPOSITION CHART Al Aluminum oxide B Boric oxide Ca Calcium carbonate Cd Cadmium Co Cobalt oxide Cr Chromium oxide Fe Iron oxide Mn Manganese dioxide Ni Nickel oxide Pr Praseodymium oxide Sb Antimony oxide Si Silicon dioxide Sn Tin dioxide Ti Titanium oxide V Vanadium Zn Zinc oxide Zr Zirconium dioxide
Glenda Taylor loved bright colors and she loved Mason Stains. The 1/4# bag price for this stain is 20% off in honor of Glenda for the month of July, 2015.
Read more about Glenda's Rainbow here.
Composition and Reference Numbers for Mason Stain 6385 Pansy Purple COMPOSITION: Co Cr Si Sn -- REFERENCE NUMBERS: 3, 5, 9
REFERENCE CHART 1 Can be used as a body stain at high temperatures. 1a Use as a body stain only. 2 Maximum temperature - 2156° F. 3 Maximum temperature - 2300° F. 4 Maximum temperature - 1976° F. 5 Do not use zinc in glaze. 6 May be used with or without zinc. 7 Zinc not necessary, but gives better results. 8 Best results with no zinc. 9 Glaze must contain 12% to 15% calcium carbonate. COMPOSITION CHART Al Aluminum oxide B Boric oxide Ca Calcium carbonate Cd Cadmium Co Cobalt oxide Cr Chromium oxide Fe Iron oxide Mn Manganese dioxide Ni Nickel oxide Pr Praseodymium oxide Sb Antimony oxide Si Silicon dioxide Sn Tin dioxide Ti Titanium oxide V Vanadium Zn Zinc oxide Zr Zirconium dioxide
Composition and Reference Numbers for Mason Stain 6381 Blackberry Wine COMPOSITION: Co Cr Fe Ni Si Sn -- REFERENCE NUMBERS: 3, 5, 9
REFERENCE CHART 1 Can be used as a body stain at high temperatures. 1a Use as a body stain only. 2 Maximum temperature - 2156° F. 3 Maximum temperature - 2300° F. 4 Maximum temperature - 1976° F. 5 Do not use zinc in glaze. 6 May be used with or without zinc. 7 Zinc not necessary, but gives better results. 8 Best results with no zinc. 9 Glaze must contain 12% to 15% calcium carbonate. COMPOSITION CHART Al Aluminum oxide B Boric oxide Ca Calcium carbonate Cd Cadmium Co Cobalt oxide Cr Chromium oxide Fe Iron oxide Mn Manganese dioxide Ni Nickel oxide Pr Praseodymium oxide Sb Antimony oxide Si Silicon dioxide Sn Tin dioxide Ti Titanium oxide V Vanadium Zn Zinc oxide Zr Zirconium dioxide
Cone 06: Carrot Top is a heavily pigmented, viscous Stroke & Coat®glaze that can be used for brush strokes or opaque coverage. One coat will create a translucent finish with subsequent coats adding opacity. We suggest two to three coats for full opacity and all over coverage. Will fire to a gloss finish without clear glaze. Cone 6: Transparent. Color fades to transparent SC-2 Melon-choly.
Composition and Reference Numbers for Mason Stain 6006 Deep Crimson COMPOSITION: Cr Sn -- REFERENCE NUMBERS: 3, 5, 9
REFERENCE CHART 1 Can be used as a body stain at high temperatures. 1a Use as a body stain only. 2 Maximum temperature - 2156° F. 3 Maximum temperature - 2300° F. 4 Maximum temperature - 1976° F. 5 Do not use zinc in glaze. 6 May be used with or without zinc. 7 Zinc not necessary, but gives better results. 8 Best results with no zinc. 9 Glaze must contain 12% to 15% calcium carbonate. COMPOSITION CHART Al Aluminum oxide B Boric oxide Ca Calcium carbonate Cd Cadmium Co Cobalt oxide Cr Chromium oxide Fe Iron oxide Mn Manganese dioxide Ni Nickel oxide Pr Praseodymium oxide Sb Antimony oxide Si Silicon dioxide Sn Tin dioxide Ti Titanium oxide V Vanadium Zn Zinc oxide Zr Zirconium dioxide
Due to the many variables involved in Raku firing, particularly during the reduction phase, chip charts and printed color charts should be used only as approximate guidelines. Your results may vary greatly due to different firing conditions. RAKU FIRING: Spectrum raku glazes can be fired anywhere from 1600°F up to cone 06 (1850°F) in either an electric or gas kiln. We recommend firing 850 to 856 and 868 to 879 to a peak of 1700 - 1750°F and 860 to 866 to a peak of 1600 - 1650°F. They should be allowed to cool in the kiln to 1600°F. Different combinations of peak temp and reduction starting temp will produce different results. While still red hot they should be transferred as quickly as possible into a reduction bin (typically a lidded metal garbage can or small metal container that has been lined with organic material, such as newspaper and/or sawdust, etc.). As soon as the pieces are in the bin the lid should be put on to keep oxygen from entering the container, in order to develop the reduction atmosphere. The pieces should be allowed to cool in the bin for at least 20 minutes. WARNING: When red hot pieces go into the bin, the organic material ignites and will produce flames and smoke. This part of the firing, particularly the opening of the reduction bin, should be done outside. Always take safety precautions when firing raku such as the use of high temperature gloves, protective eyewear, and a respirator. Always have a fire extinguisher handy. FIRING TIPS Try to size the reduction bin to the size of the piece. Establish a good seal to the reduction bin so that air is not entering and smoke is not leaving the bin. Position the organic material ( newspaper, sawdust, etc.) and the piece so that the flames can get all around the piece. Different organic materials may produce very different results, for example a glaze reduced in newspaper could be a beautiful blue color and the same glaze reduced in sawdust could have a metallic copper appearance. Pieces should be cleaned immediately with water and a hard bristle brush. After cleaning, warm the pieces in the kiln to evaporate any water from the piece. This helps to set the colors more permanently.
Composition and Reference Numbers for Mason Stain 6471 Old Gold COMPOSITION: Al Cr Fe Sn V Zn -- REFERENCE NUMBERS: 1, 3, 6
REFERENCE CHART 1 Can be used as a body stain at high temperatures. 1a Use as a body stain only. 2 Maximum temperature - 2156° F. 3 Maximum temperature - 2300° F. 4 Maximum temperature - 1976° F. 5 Do not use zinc in glaze. 6 May be used with or without zinc. 7 Zinc not necessary, but gives better results. 8 Best results with no zinc. 9 Glaze must contain 12% to 15% calcium carbonate. COMPOSITION CHART Al Aluminum oxide B Boric oxide Ca Calcium carbonate Cd Cadmium Co Cobalt oxide Cr Chromium oxide Fe Iron oxide Mn Manganese dioxide Ni Nickel oxide Pr Praseodymium oxide Sb Antimony oxide Si Silicon dioxide Sn Tin dioxide Ti Titanium oxide V Vanadium Zn Zinc oxide Zr Zirconium dioxide
Composition and Reference Numbers for Mason Stain 6464 Zirconium Yellow COMPOSITION: Ti V Zr -- REFERENCE NUMBERS: 1, 3, 6
REFERENCE CHART 1 Can be used as a body stain at high temperatures. 1a Use as a body stain only. 2 Maximum temperature - 2156° F. 3 Maximum temperature - 2300° F. 4 Maximum temperature - 1976° F. 5 Do not use zinc in glaze. 6 May be used with or without zinc. 7 Zinc not necessary, but gives better results. 8 Best results with no zinc. 9 Glaze must contain 12% to 15% calcium carbonate. COMPOSITION CHART Al Aluminum oxide B Boric oxide Ca Calcium carbonate Cd Cadmium Co Cobalt oxide Cr Chromium oxide Fe Iron oxide Mn Manganese dioxide Ni Nickel oxide Pr Praseodymium oxide Sb Antimony oxide Si Silicon dioxide Sn Tin dioxide Ti Titanium oxide V Vanadium Zn Zinc oxide Zr Zirconium dioxide
Blood Orange Underglaze is a fiery tangerine color at Cone 05 which intensifies under a clear glaze. When fired to Cone 5 and Cone 10, it becomes slightly darker. May bubble with HF-9 Zinc-Free Clear at cone 5, use HF-10 Clear glaze to prevent bubbles.
Nectar underglaze is a warm yellow color like honeysuckle flowers at cone 05 and becomes more light amber under a clear glaze. It slightly intensifies at cone 5 and cone 10.
A soft, pinkish purple at cone 05, darkens slightly at cone 5, then lightens when fired to cone 10 but still maintains its violet shade. A clear glaze accentuates the color of the underglaze significantly at any temperature.
A dark, bluish gray at cone 05 that darkens to a deep, slatey shade when fired to cone 5 and transforms into a melancholic blue-green at cone 10. A clear glaze accentuates the color of the underglaze significantly at any temperature.
A light, ashy shade when fired to cone 05, darkens to a deeper gray at cone 5 then turns to a grayish black akin to elephant skin when fired to cone 10. A clear glaze accentuates the color of the underglaze significantly at any temperature.
Saturated color, dependability, and versatility make Velvets as popular for professionals as they are for children. Velvets fire true-to-color as a Cone 05/06 underglaze or fired to Cone 6. Some colors remain true as high as Cone 10. Try two finish possibilities: When left unglazed these colors have the rich textural appearance of velvet; when covered with AMACO Clear Transparent Matte or Clear Gloss they intensify in color. Can be easily applied to wet clay, greenware, or mature Cone 04 bisque (1971℉ / 1077℃) Saturated Color Apply to unfired clay or bisque True to color Can be used with or without glaze- Food Safe with proper glaze. Cone 05 to 10 Sprayable
Saturated color, dependability, and versatility make Velvets as popular for professionals as they are for children. Velvets fire true-to-color as a Cone 05/06 underglaze or fired to Cone 6. Some colors remain true as high as Cone 10. Try two finish possibilities: When left unglazed these colors have the rich textural appearance of velvet; when covered with AMACO Clear Transparent Matte or Clear Gloss they intensify in color. Can be easily applied to wet clay, greenware, or mature Cone 04 bisque (1971℉ / 1077℃) Saturated Color Apply to unfired clay or bisque True to color Can be used with or without glaze- Food Safe with proper glaze. Cone 05 to 10 Sprayable
