conall
from
Ireland
asks
Hi,
just wondering if there is a recommended drying time pre firing?
Thanks a Million
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Scarva Replies:
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Drying time will depend on how small or big your piece is and the ambient room temperature most work takes around 3-4 days but this can always be slowed down by wrapping in plastic if so desired, there are no pre-defined rules and every piece can be different. In order to determine if a piece is dry simply feel it; if it feels cold it still contains moisture and requires further drying, if it feels warm it is dry and ready to be fired in the kiln.
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Sophia
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hello! I was wondering if you had any recommendations as to a transparent glaze particularly suited to this clay? Thank you!
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Scarva Replies:
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Our GZ2150 Multi purpose transparent is a good combination.
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Brenda
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hello, I was wondering if this clay is suitable for handbuilding? Many thanks!
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Scarva Replies:
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You can handbuild with this clay however it is quite fine so you may be restricted in terms of how large you can make, hope this helps.
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Sean
from
United Kingdom
asks
Could you please tell me if this might be suitable for creating drinking vessels, i.e. food safety-wise.
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Scarva Replies:
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Providing the body is fired to maturing temperature and with a suitable glaze it is ideal for tableware.
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Nancy
from
United Kingdom
asks
Would you be able to recommend a satin white foodsafe glaze that works well with this clay?
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Scarva Replies:
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This is a great one:
https://www.scarva.com/en/AMACO-SM-11-White/m-5911.aspx
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Nancy
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hi, which satin white glaze would you recommend to combine with this clay for dinnerware?
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Scarva Replies:
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This one is ideal:
https://www.scarva.com/en/Scarva-GZ2144-Stoneware-Matt-White/m-233.aspx
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Bill
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hi, I’m wondering if, although not a porcelain, would accept your porcelain Nano Colours? I’m assuming they may
Thank you
Bill
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Scarva Replies:
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Yes this should work.
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Gillian
from
United Kingdom
asks
What is the shrinkage on this clay?
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi,
Approx 8% at cone 5.
Hope this helps!
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Zsofia
from
United Kingdom
asks
Is it suitable for using as a casting slip?
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Scarva Replies:
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You could turn this clay into a casting slip by adding some sodium silicate and water yes however it would take some preparation to do this.
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Marc
from
Switzerland
asks
Hi. Is the shrinkage similar to stoneware or almost as much as porcelain? Thank you
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi, no this clay body has a much lower shrinkage rate than traditional porcelains, in our testing it's around 8-9% at cone 8. Hope this helps!
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Gill
from
United Kingdom
asks
Please could you tell me the bisque firing temperature for PF700 porcelain white stoneware?
Many thanks.
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Scarva Replies:
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We recommend bisque firing all our clay bodies to 1000°C.
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Gill
from
United Kingdom
asks
Please could you tell me what temperature PF700 Porcelain White Stoneware should be glaze fired at? Is 1220°C too low? Thank you!
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Scarva Replies:
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1220°C is an ideal temperature however you would be best deciding the final firing temperature based on the glaze opposed to the clay this will ensure the glaze is fully matured giving better results.
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Firing Temp 1220-1300ºC
