Colorobbia Lustre: Matt Silver 5gm

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NOTE: Matt lustres may need to be buffed with a soft cloth after firing for best results.

COLOROBBIA Liquid Gold & Lustres

COLOROBBIA liquid golds and lustres have dissolved metals as their essential component. They are intended for brush-application onto already fired and glazed ceramic objects. Before firing, the objects must be left to dry for a few hours in a warm, dust-free place.

Firing temperatures recommended by COLOROBBIA are:

• Ceramic: 690°C - 700°C, Orton cone SSB 018
• Porcelain: 750°C - 815°C, Orton cone SSB 017 - 015

This formulation is not suitable for glass. Please enquire regarding Colorobbia’s range of lustres for glass application.

How to apply and use

• Colorobbia liquid golds and lustres are ready-to-use and are generally of a gluey, dark brown liquid appearance.
• Use a smooth, soft brush for application.
• The pieces to be decorated must be well-cleaned and bone dry.
• Gold, platinum and some lustres like copper and bronze do not need to be diluted. The other lustres can be diluted with an appropriate thinner at more or less 10% addition. The Mother of Pearl Iris lustre needs to be diluted at 15% at least: It burns more easily than the others if applied in thick layers. Burnt MOP Iris results in a white powder and does not adhere. Precision scales are recommended when diluting in order to maintain the same fluidity and shade of colour.
• The brush must neither be too heavily-laden nor too little-laden, and the layer applied must be uniform and fine (single brush stroke). Too thick a layer causes burning or clouding during the firing.

Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided is for guidance only. Different application methods and different firing conditions will affect results. Before using these products on a large scale, COLOROBBIA strongly recommend a preliminary test.

Please note: Royal Mail classify onglaze lustres as a prohibited item ("Flammable Liquid") therefore we are only able to use a courier service. Please see this link.

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• COLOROBBIA Liquid Gold & Lustres
• Lustres
• Earthenware Glaze
• Stoneware Glazes

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