Each Mason stain has its own personality for coloring the body

Tuesday 15th April 2014

These Mason insight-live.com/glossary/182">stains make the porcelain more refractory, but some more so (e.g. 6385, 6226). Some do not develop the intended color (e.g. 6006 pink, it is a glaze stain only). Some need a higher concentration (e.g. 6121, 6385). Some need a lower concentration (e.g. 6134). Some do not impart a homogeneous color (e.g. 6385). The data sheets from the stain manufacturer normally make it clear which of their stains are suitable in bodies. But it is up to you to test concentrations needed to get the desired color and what adjustments to the porcelain are needed to compensate its degree of vitrification in response to the effects of the stain.

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Mason 6305 Blue Stain, Mason 6433 Yellow Stain, Stain 6226, Stain 6121, Stain 6134, Stain 6006, Stain 6385, Ceramic Stain, Refractory

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