Alumina hydrate can be used as a kiln wash in ceramic and pottery applications. Kiln wash is a substance applied to kiln shelves to prevent molten glaze and clay from adhering to the shelves during firing. Alumina hydrate, due to its refractory properties and ability to form a protective barrier, is a suitable material for this purpose. It helps to protect the kiln shelves from damage and makes it easier to clean them after firing. Powder to Water ratio is 1:1.
Alumina hydrate can be added to Wax Resist by Vessel and Glaze© to create a wax and alumina resist. This combination can be useful in ceramic applications where you want to add texture or create unique surface effects. The alumina hydrate, when added to the wax resist, can provide a granular or gritty texture to the resist, which can result in interesting surface patterns when the glaze is applied and fired.
It can also act as a binding agent in pottery clay formulations. When mixed with other clay materials, it helps to hold the clay particles together and improve the plasticity of the clay. This makes the clay easier to shape and mold. Alumina hydrate can also act as a fluxing agent, which means it lowers the melting point of the clay when fired in a kiln. This is particularly important for glaze formulations, as it helps the glaze melt and adhere to the pottery surface at the desired firing temperature. In some cases, alumina hydrate can influence the color of glazes and clay bodies. It may react with other minerals or oxides in the kiln to produce unique colors and effects, contributing to the aesthetics of the final pottery pieces.
NOTE: All Raw Materials are very fine-grained (200-325 Mesh).
