Egyptian Paste Glaze
Date: Spring 2023
Creator: D. Reed
Temperature: Cone 04 - 01
Atmosphere: Oxidation
Recipe:
Nepheline Syenite 40%
Silica 30%
Soda Ash 5%
Soda Bicarbonate 5%
OM4 10%
Bentonite 1.8%
Notes:
This glaze is quite porous and sandy when applied thin, but with 2-3 coats it is glossy with pin-holing and slight crazing. The Egyptian Paste Glaze is likely not functional because of its porosity, but it has great potential as a sculptural glaze. The addition of Gerstley Borate would potentially help with melting the glaze more, anywhere between 2-5% G.B would be my starting point.