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Re: applying images to ceramicsWARNING
>>I have felt nervous about encouraging
>>a firing of dichromate but I suppose it is no worse that many other
common
>>glaze ingredients
Proceed at your peril. It is a dangerous material - ESPECIALLY when it is
heated. This chemical is not to be taken lightly. Ammonium Dichromate is
a known Carcinogen, it is toxic by inhalation and/or ingestion and
serious lung damage can result from breathing the dust. It can cause
liver and kidney damage as well as cause external ulcers.
Do NOT assume it is safer than other ingredients used in ceramics. Simply
not the case.
If you want to experiment with the process, do so with these facts in
mind. Additionally, make sure the people or facility where the kiln is
located is completely aware that you are using a dangerous material. Let
them decide if they want to allow you to proceed.
As for common glaze ingredients - yes, there are potential hazards. but
nothing like Dichromate.
B.