EGYPTIAN PASTE 1kg
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RAW621
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EGYPTIAN PASTE
The principle of a self-glazing clay was originally developed in ancient Egypt and is now available as Egyptian Paste.
This substance was used to create a wide variety of beads, buttons, scarabs, charms and a wide assortment of jewellery.
It's simple to work with just add enough water to the powder to make a paste. Pieces can be formed by rolling on a clean, non-absorbent surface or in the palm of your hand or by hand modelling.
To allow for complete glazing, beads and buttons can be dried by being strung on a piece of nichrome wire or bead rack.
The glaze is in the paste and will come to the surface during drying.
Fire to Cone 06, the colours are vivid and bright.
Stains and oxides can be added for the desired colour effects.
The principle of a self-glazing clay was originally developed in ancient Egypt and is now available as Egyptian Paste.
This substance was used to create a wide variety of beads, buttons, scarabs, charms and a wide assortment of jewellery.
It's simple to work with just add enough water to the powder to make a paste. Pieces can be formed by rolling on a clean, non-absorbent surface or in the palm of your hand or by hand modelling.
To allow for complete glazing, beads and buttons can be dried by being strung on a piece of nichrome wire or bead rack.
The glaze is in the paste and will come to the surface during drying.
Fire to Cone 06, the colours are vivid and bright.
Stains and oxides can be added for the desired colour effects.