04-01 · Majolica base
Majolica White
Opaque white, a base for painting. Paint stains on top before firing. Does not move.
- Firing
- Cone 04, 1060 °C
- Atmosphere
- Oxidation, Electric kiln B
- Finish
- Glossy
- Colour
- White and clear
- Food use
- Food-safe, used inside our own pots
- Movement
- Does not move
- Tile body
- Red earthenware
- Application
- Specific gravity 1.55, dip 2 s
Recipe
Dry weight. Base adds to 100, colourants on top.
| Material | % | Grams | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frit 3124 | 65 | 650.0 | |
| Silica (325 mesh) | 13 | 130.0 | |
| EPK kaolin | 12 | 120.0 | |
| Nepheline syenite | 10 | 100.0 | |
| Zircopax | 12 | 120.0 | |
| Total | 112 | 1120.0 |
On the tile
- Thin
- Red clay shows on edges.
- Thick
- Opaque white, a base for painting.
- Movement
- Does not move.
- Note
- Paint stains on top before firing. Does not move.