Slips

Contains all you need to know about slip! Covers source material, mixing, testing, possible problems and glossary of terms.

Cone 06-05 Talc body ceramic casting slip; Shrinkage: 4-6%.

Earthenware Slip. A favorite terra cotta slip. Popular for slip trailing color or totally covering and using the Sgraffito technique. Most low fire leadless and leaded glazes fit this body. Best to bisque at 03-02.

Stoneware Slip. Cone 6. This tan slip with specks produces a great sandstone stoneware.

Cone 5-6. When fired to Cone 6, this self-supporting doll slip presents a traditional Caucasian flesh color (a hint of pink).

Cone 5-6. A color out of the Southwest, Desert Beige is the next, small step away from Cool Blush and Warm Blush toward tan/light brown.

Cone 5-6. Antique White offers more of a "cameo white" look than cool whites.

Cone 5-6. A soft, light, golden beige.

Cone 5-6. Lighter than NS-123 Warm Brown with a hint of pink.

Cone 5-6. Cold, blue white.

Works for both glaze and slip. 0 - 70 baume or 1.000 - 2.000 gravity. 11.5" long.