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Another gold question...
Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 3:20 pm
by Gail Bryant
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....
Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 3:28 pm
by gone
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
Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 4:11 pm
by Gail Bryant
Thanks, Els. But what about lettering distortion when it slumps? Gail
Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 7:47 pm
by Jim Wixon
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