SLIP MIXING

INSTRUCTIONS:
In a well-ventilated area, pour 1 lb bag of dry slip mix into a bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups water and mix with a whisk or immersion blender until smooth. The slip should be a thick yogurt-like consistency. Press slip through a sieve or strainer to eliminate any lumps in the mixture. Slip will thicken during the first day it is mixed and more water can be added to return it to its original consistency. We usually get good results using this slip thickness, but you may wish to thin it slightly with additional water. Experiment to find what works best for your particular application.

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You can mix up your own colors too? We carry a variety of colors we believe work great with our assortment of transfers, but test your slips by adding other commercial stains. For accurate testing and results we suggest having a scale that can measure in grams. Pour 100 grams of dry slip ingredients into a container (we suggest a clear plastic cup) and try various percentages like .5%, 2%, 4%, 6% and 8% of stain (that’s .5, 2, 4 and 8 grams if measuring 100 grams dry mix). You will get various saturation and hues! Brush a couple coats of slip onto advance leather hard test tiles, then fire the in a test kiln or in your next bisque and glaze firing. Also, glazes alter the final look of your colored slips — some become brighter or darker! Use these test tiles to figure out glaze interaction too!