Brian
from
Ireland
asks
Can this stain be added directly to a transparent glaze in order to create a colour?
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Yes simply mix around 6% stain then pass through a sieve, this will make an opaque black, you could add less if you preferred a more translucent glaze, hope this helps.
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nicola
from
United Kingdom
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Can these be adding into clay to stain it?
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Scarva Replies:
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Yes around 6% should work well, hope this helps.
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Toby
from
United Kingdom
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Hi, when adding the stain to the glaze, at what point is it added - when the glaze is in dry powder or after it is mixed with water? Also, when sieving what grade of mesh would you recommend?
Many thanks
Toby
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When the stain is added does not matter, it is easier to calculate how much to add by dry weight obviously. I would recommend using a 100 mesh sieve for the best results. Hope this helps.
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Joanna
from
United Kingdom
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Hi can this be used to stain the actual clay itself - so that I can then mix it with unstained clay for marbled effect?
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This is possible although quite labour intensive. Might be easier to buy a ready made black clay body.
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Sandy
from
United Kingdom
asks
Are these stains for earthenware - clay, slip and glazes please? Or is there something better to use? Many thanks
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Scarva Replies:
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Yes these can be used in earthenware and stoneware clay, slip or glaze.
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Stacey
from
United Kingdom
asks
Can I mix a stain into white glaze if so what will the result be like .
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Hi,
Yes you can, think of it as mixing paint, if you add black to white you will get grey. If you want to get the ture colour you can mix stain into a transparent glaze instead. Hope this helps!
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Jo
from
United Kingdom
asks
I can't see this box when I type! Can I use this to rub into included marks? Or like an ink for black painted lines/ splashes or brushstrokes? What would be best?
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Hi, you would be better to use black underglaze NU063 Jet Black. You can water it down slightly to allow you to rub it in to marks and wipe back the excess to reveal the pattern. For painting lines it's better to leave it undiluted, for splashes brushstrokes etc you can dilute and experiment to suit your needs
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Kate
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hi I’m throwing with terracotta and using a white tin glaze but want to add black marks/brush strokes to sit in the glaze, would this be the best product? And if so would I make the marks after being bisque fired and then dip it in the glaze? Thanks
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I would recommend using a black underglaze instead for this purpose. A good one is the V36P Velvet Jet Black:
https://www.scarva.com/en/AMACO-V361---Jet-Black/m-595.aspx
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Maria
from
Romania
asks
Hi, can I use stains as a colour on a bisque just dilluted with water?
And after that apply a clear glaze on top for sealing?
I want to have the watercolor effect on my bisques.
Thank you!
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Hi, in short no. You would need to mix the stain with our fluxed underglaze medium (see https://www.scarva.com/en/Scarva-Fluxed-Underglaze-Medium/m-9950.aspx) at a ratio of 4 parts medium to one part stain and pass this through a fine mesh sieve. To acheive the watercolour effect you could then water your mixture down to the desired consistency and apply to bisque before glazing.
Hope this helps!
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lizzie
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hi, i see from above question that these stains can be added direct to clay, do i need to add water to make a paste to mix in? or mix the powder in dry?
thank you
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You can add the stain directly as powder however for the best results I would recommend adding the stain to a small amount of liquid clay and passing it through a sieve to disperse the colour evenly then wedge this into the clay body, this is the most effective way of achieving a coloured clay body.
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Julie
from
United Kingdom
asks
Is this product ok to use for raku? Thanks
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Hi, Yes Scarva Nano Jet Black stain can be used for for Raku. If your unsure, best to try a small test piece.
Thank you
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Shelley
from
United Kingdom
asks
I wondered if you might be able to offer a primary colour set of these coloured stains? i.e.:Red, Yellow, Blue, Black & White
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Hi, we already offer this - if you use this link it will take you to the starter pack option.
https://www.scarva.com/en/Scarva-Nano-Colours-NC100-Starter-Pack---Save-25--6-Colours/m-6532.aspx
Hope this helps!
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Milo
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hello, does the percentage mean total weight pf the mixture or comparative to weight of clay? For example if mixing 10% stain would that mean using 900g clay and 100g stain for a total of 1kg or would it mean 10% stain against the amount of clay, I.E. 100g stain for 1000g clay? Also I see in other questions you recommend using 6% but the pot says to use 10%?
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Hi there, for 10% stain it would be 1000g clay + 100g stain.
But we would advise 6% for black.
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Francoise
from
Ireland
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Hello, I’m very interested by the last question. Is it possible to create a glaze that would be mat and transparent ? If I leave my ceramic only covered with underglaze, in the order to keep the mat looking effect, will it take stain like water or fat ?
Thank you in advance for your advice.
Francoise
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We do not currently have a matt transparent glaze it is difficult to create however we do have a satin translucent which may be of interest to you, here is a link:
https://www.scarva.com/en/Scarva-DG08623-Stoneware-Satin-Transparent/m-9897.aspx
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sarah
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hello I would like to colour slips to use under a transparent glaze. Do I add the stain to a white slip base or can I simply add it to a transparent glaze like one of the reviewers suggests. Also if I wanted a matte finish how would I best get that?
Many thanks,
sarah
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Scarva Replies:
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Stains are raw colour and may be used to colour anything from slips to underglaze to glaze, simply add the required percentage to your base, sieve then apply to your work. Firstly decide what effect you are after, if using a decorating slip, pastel colours can only really be achieved, if you prefer stronger/vivid colours you may want to try using underglaze, these are ideal for painting and printing techniques, if however you want the whole piece to be a certain colour like glossy black then add 6-8% stain to a transparent base. If you wanted to achieve a matt affect you could use the decorating slip by itself or underglaze and fire to stoneware temperatures, without applying any transparent. If you have any more questions please feel free to give me a phone on 028 4066 9699. Brendan
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Nano Colours are manufactured to a very fine particle size; this has many advantages. Nano Colours disperse more readily throughout a glaze or slip resulting in more uniform and defect free surfaces. During the firing process Nano Colours fuse more vigorously creating purity, intensity and brilliance. Nano Colours are stronger therefore less percentage is needed to create vivid colours making them extremely cost effective. Due to the fine particle size Nano Colours are ideal for screen-printing applications.
