Another gold question...

Gail Bryant · Post by **Gail Bryant** » Sat Apr 05, 2003 3:20 pm

I need some advice on adding Hanovia gold accents to a piece that's already been fused fully, fused again to add design elements, and is about to be slumped into a bowl shape. Since I want to add some text to the piece, I'm afraid to do the lettering at the same time as I slump. So.. my question is - do I have to go through the whole process of annealing, etc. just to mature the paint? I have a Jen-Ken with top and side elements. Thanks for any insight....

gone · Post by **gone** » Sat Apr 05, 2003 3:28 pm

That's the perfect time to add your Hanovia gold! I always have done it on the slump firing. You do have to anneal every time you go over the strain point (pretty much every firing).

HTH, Els

Gail Bryant · Post by **Gail Bryant** » Sat Apr 05, 2003 4:11 pm

Thanks, Els. But what about lettering distortion when it slumps? Gail

Jim Wixon · Post by **Jim Wixon** » Sat Apr 05, 2003 7:47 pm

Distortion because of slumping may be a problem only if it is a steep slump...otherwise should be ok...be sure to vent the kiln (I vent to 1050 when using gold) The slump temp will be ok for the gold. good luck!
jim