Brian
desde
Ireland
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Can this stain be added directly to a transparent glaze in order to create a colour?
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Respuestas de Scarva:
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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
desde
United Kingdom
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Can these be adding into clay to stain it?
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Respuestas de Scarva:
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Yes around 6% should work well, hope this helps.
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Toby
desde
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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Respuestas de Scarva:
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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
desde
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
desde
United Kingdom
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Are these stains for earthenware - clay, slip and glazes please? Or is there something better to use? Many thanks
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Respuestas de Scarva:
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Yes these can be used in earthenware and stoneware clay, slip or glaze.
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Stacey
desde
United Kingdom
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Can I mix a stain into white glaze if so what will the result be like .
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Respuestas de Scarva:
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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
desde
United Kingdom
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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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Respuestas de Scarva:
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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
desde
United Kingdom
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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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Respuestas de Scarva:
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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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sarah
desde
United Kingdom
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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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Respuestas de Scarva:
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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.
