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For application by dipping or pouring, thorough stirring of the glaze is
necessary since the crystals settle to the bottom of the jar. A more
controlled decorative effect can be obtained by brushing. Dip the brush
in the glaze at the top of the jar and apply two or more coats. Lift the
crystals from the bottom of the jar with the brush and place where
desired. Crystals fan out on flat horizontal surfaces and run on
vertical pieces. To spray the Crystaltex glazes, spray a good coat of
glaze without the crystals, place the crystals by hand where you want
them, then spray another thin coat over that. Best results are obtained
at Cone 05 (1911°F, 1044°C). These glazes must be applied on a mature
Cone 04 (1971°F, 1077°C) bisque.
CTL-3, CTL-31, and CTL-41 have a matte finish with glossy crystals when
fired. The rest of the series is either glossy or a textured gloss/matte
finish. All crystals fire to a gloss finish.
MSDS Sheets Available
here.
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