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This flashing method works in reduction or oxidation. It was done by bisque firing a thin nepheline syenite tile leaning against the piece. The tiles are made using a 5:95 mix of Veegum and Nepheline (or a 10:90 mix of raw bentonite and nepheline). Sodium vapours from the tile are deposited on the surface and affect it profoundly enough to influence the glaze firing. A similar effect can be had by spraying on a saltwater solution, it should work whether done prior to the bisque or the glaze firing (of course lots of testing would be required to perfect it).
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Nepheline Syenite
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Flashing
A visual effect that occurs in wood and salt firing of ceramic ware. Many potters value the effect and use special materials and firing methods to enhance it. |
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