Bill
from
United Kingdom
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Hi. I’m new to ceramics. I have an electric stoneware kiln. Can I get these glaze effects with Scarva glazes in my kiln. I especially like you crackle effect glazes. Somebody has told me I need a reduction kiln to glaze porcelain. Can you recommend a good porcelain glaze for use in electric kilns.
Thanks
Bill
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi,
These glazes are designed to work in an electric kiln. All of the glazes on our site (apart from Raku glazes) are shown fired in oxidation in an electric kiln. This crackle will only work on porcelain bodies.
Hope this helps!
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Bill
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hi. I’m new to ceramics. I have an electric stoneware kiln. Can I get these glaze effects with Scarva glazes in my kiln. I especially like you crackle effect glazes. Somebody has told me I need a reduction kiln to glaze porcelain. Can you recommend a good porcelain glaze for use in electric kilns.
Thanks
Bill
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi,
These glazes are designed to work in an electric kiln. All of the glazes on our site (apart from Raku glazes) are shown fired in oxidation in an electric kiln. This crackle will only work on porcelain bodies.
Hope this helps!
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Helen
from
United Kingdom
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What does this fire to please? We fire to 1250,is this suitable?
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi,
Yes this will be fine at 1250°C
Hope this helps!
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Eithne
from
Ireland
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Is this Glaze suitable for dishwasher.
Is it foodsafe? I'm looking to use it for cold foods i.e. snacks, nuts...
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi, crackle glazes are not food safe due to the ability of bacteria to develop within the cracks.
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Milena
from
United Kingdom
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Hi Scarva team, could you please share what should be the firing scheme in order to achieve the desired result displayed on the picture.
Thanks,
Milena
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi, 100 degC/hour to Orton cone 8 (on most controllers this is 1220-1230) with a 10 minute soak. Hope this helps.
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Another new addition to the Scarva catalgoue is the beautiful range of Porcelain Crackle Glazes. These glazes were delveloped in the Scarva lab after ever increasing demand for crackle glazes especially for Porcelain bodies. They are available in both powder and brush-on and we recommend 2-3 coats. After firing the crackle should be given time to develop, usually around 48 hours is a good estimate. To further enhance the crackle, Indian ink or very strong tea can be applied over the glaze to highlight the crazing. Please be aware that due to the nature of crackle glazes they are not suitable for use on dinnerware.
