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The NZK body, Polar Ice, is on the left. The Grolleg one, L3778D, is on the right. They are not the same recipe, the feldspar content in the L3778D has been adjusted to match the degree of vitrification (Grolleg contains some feldspar). Clearly, the NZK has better translucency. And it fires whiter.
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Material Sense
Ceramic glaze and body recipes often need material substitution or just scrutiny. Knowing the chemistry, mineralogy and physical properties of the materials is invaluable. |
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Translucency
A highly sought-after property in porcelain, fired close enough to melting to take on the glass-like property of passing light. Translucency implies tendency to warp during firing. |
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Grolleg Kaolin
A white burning kaolin from the UK, commonly used in porcelain bodies and as a glaze suspender. Sticky when wet, low plasticity. |
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New Zealand Halloysite
The whitest burning kaolin available to potters. Low plasticity. Very sticky when wet, suspends glazes well. |
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