Gillespie Borate RM1218
Gillespie Borate can be used as a substitute for Gerstely Borate. In terms of physical, mineralogical and chemical composition it is virtually identical with a similar melt and flow to Gerstley Borate. It is known to have fewer impurities and can make certain colours lighter.
We recommend testing before using on your work.
Features:
- Consistency -- Manufactured from high purity refined raw materials, Gillespie Borate is highly consistent from batch to batch.
- Mineral Match -- Gillespie Borate provides the same minerals to the glaze as Gerstley Borate, thus imparting the same glaze activity, texture and effects.
- Particle Size Match -- As a -200 mesh material, Gillespie Borate combines well with other glaze raw materials.
- Plasticity Match -- A high colloid and clay content gives the plasticity necessary for many applications.
- Reduced Glaze Defects -- Our laboratory studies indicate that Gillespie Borate gives increased glaze surface smoothness and a reduction in crawling and pinhole defects.
- Lower In Off-Color Impurities -- As a refined blended material, Gillespie Borate contains few impurities and produces brighter glazes and colors.
Applications:
Raku, Earthenware, Stoneware and Porcelain -- Excellent over a wide temperature range from below cone 06 to cone 10
Special Effects -- Excellent glaze texture and activity for specialty glazes.
Colored Glazes -- GB works well with most pigments and has an exceptionally wide color palette.
