Raw Materials Cookbook 2008 - Alfred's Clay Store - Alfred University

Raw Mats - Fall 2008 - Carlo Sammarco - NYSCC @ Alfred UniversityDetail of 15% addition of Mason Dark Red in reduction.As for further investigation, it could be worth testing other points along the test 1 line blend fordifferent surface options. A triaxial color run using multiple colorants may yield promising results.Point 2 from test 1 could be an interesting glaze when applied thick and would benefit from a color run.Firing variations could include firing to cone 5 in reduction, or re-testing all recipes at cone 5 or lower.Conversely, firing to cone 6 in oxidation may also yield interesting results.In closing, I’m not sure if these are technically considered engobes. Maybe they are more like matte ortextured glazes, but I’m pleased with the results regardless. Perhaps if a point was picked further downon the line blend in test 1 something closer to an engobe would have been achieved.46