Patrick
At 3:24 PM -0600 6/17/98, Bob_Maxey@mtn.3com.com wrote:
>>>How does it work in principle (I
>have read a little in the past but can't remembre any detail)? Do you mix
>the
>glaze with dichromate and process as in gum and then fire it? Or do you
>make a
>negative version of gum, process, and then paint the glaze on and fire it?
>
>Yes, basically...your assumption is mostly correct. The basic process is as
>follows: A Dichromate is added to an emulsion. I use a polymer / acrylic
>based emulsion sold in crafts and screen print supply stores. I then add
>dry glaze to the mixture and stir until blended. A thin coating is applied
>to the ceramic surface, dried and exposed by contact printing. The
>developer is water - tap works well. After it dries, it is fired.
>
>WARNING: If you fire the piece yourself, make sure the kiln vents outside.
>The dichromate fumes given off can cause problems.
>
>RM
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