{"product_id":"mayco-purple-aster-4-5kg","title":"MAYCO Purple Aster 4.5kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAYCO Purple Aster Dry Powder Dipping Glaze 4.5kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUse Mayco Stoneware Dry glazes for fast dipping and layering action, creating natural flowing effects. All you need to do is add water, slake, stir and DIP! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMix with water for dipping, layering or pouring techniques - no sieving required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGreat for pieces with a lot of surface texture and for layering techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eColours and formulas are identical to their liquid\/brush on variants (minus the added organic gums).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCone 6 oxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW240757936 BCX8\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240757936 BCX8\"\u003ePurple Aster is a glossy, semi-opaque lavender glaze that breaks over texture and develops a pale violet frost; deep blue crystals melt into cascading blossoms of indigo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW240757936 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCone 10 reduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW13797892 BCX8\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13797892 BCX8\"\u003eColour darkens slightly. No change to crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIP: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ePurple Aster uses SW165 Lavender Mist as the base glaze. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThis glaze stable at 3 coats, even with heavy application. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eCrystals can create movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhen applying Stoneware Dry Crystal glazes, use a cup or ladle to pour the glaze over your piece. While the glaze is wet, you may use a fan brush to evenly distrib­ute the crystals; avoid heavy crystal loading on the bottom 1\/3 of your piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIXING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col class=\"ol1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePrior to opening, gently tumble bag to redistribute material. Sieving is not necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMix one 4.5kg bag of dry material into at least 5.5kg of water and stir thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIf needed, add additional water until desired consistency is reached. Mayco recommends a Specific Gravity in the range of 1.47-1.51 for a 1 second dip time; you may want to mix to a lower Specific Gravity if you layer your glazes or tend to dip longer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStir well before each use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways wear a respirator when handling dry glazes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIPPING TIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col class=\"ol1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eImmerse the ware for 1-2 seconds. We suggest using dipping tongs. One dip of Mayco Dry is equivalent to 3 coats of brush-on glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShake excess glaze off gently. Allow the glaze to dry before applying additional coats, if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFire to preferred temperature between cones 5-10 (1186°C-1285°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTesting is always recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e The choice of clay body, the thickness of glaze application, the firing process, and temperature will affect the fired results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAYCO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51006633378070,"sku":"MCSD199-4.5","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2610\/0246\/files\/ab5ed8d4-e60a-4054-a880-60bc68f4e767.jpg?v=1769991367","url":"https:\/\/keaneceramics.com.au\/products\/mayco-purple-aster-4-5kg","provider":"Keane Ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}