tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213393195330423868.post1285894195759003111..comments2023-09-15T17:00:32.546+09:30Comments on ang design blog: the owl and the pussycat..ang designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818952156682990100noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213393195330423868.post-37027772220467299482009-07-28T13:28:26.378+09:302009-07-28T13:28:26.378+09:30an excellent point made by grr- but since this is ...an excellent point made by grr- but since this is not an instructional site i don't go into every step - so here's the OH&S message for those unaware... wear gloves and any other precaution you deem necessary when working with toxic elements, there i've been as responsible as i feel nec. folksang designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10818952156682990100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213393195330423868.post-43506156392519358012009-07-28T11:40:26.419+09:302009-07-28T11:40:26.419+09:30The Owl and The Pussycat! I actually found my chil...The Owl and The Pussycat! I actually found my childhood copy today, such a cute book.<br /><br />BTW, cobalt and manganese stain washes should be used carefully, as they are heavy metals and toxic to us (especially manganese), skin is often a point of entry. For my own health, I try to avoid raw stains and buy commercial stains. Some of my early work using raw stain washes can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/grrrissa/sets/72157603529257300/ Also, at earthenware temps, stains that are not covered with a glaze or contain a flux will rub off.<br /><br />Hope that helps,<br />-Larissagrrrissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04952672014295333017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213393195330423868.post-38238315026872526532009-07-26T20:16:50.575+09:302009-07-26T20:16:50.575+09:30hiya ron yep i just use them likw watercolours you...hiya ron yep i just use them likw watercolours you can add intensity with less or more water, i also flood the tile sometimes with water for a weeker result..ang designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10818952156682990100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213393195330423868.post-34538465161753922872009-07-26T00:52:14.910+09:302009-07-26T00:52:14.910+09:30Hey, do you just mix those oxides with water and t...Hey, do you just mix those oxides with water and then brush on? Be sure to post then after they are fired, I'm interested to see the results. Thanks!!Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960400186962033610noreply@blogger.com