Silver stainen fring temp

What's the firing temp for silver stain. thanks

Liam

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Liam
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Around 1000 to 1100 degrees. Go to Google and type in the search phrase "silver stain firing temperature". Lot's of sites with info.

Andy

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neoglassic

Albinas Elskus discusses this in his book. He says " the maturing temperature of silver stain is between 950 and 1050F, far below the

1250-1400F needed for glass stainers' colors." He goes on to talk about silver stains "metaling" at too high of a temperature, creating a bluish or opaquish amber cast.
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Moonraker

I can't find my notes or my Albinas Elskus. It's medium is vinegar isn't it?

thanks Liam

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Liam

Works great with water too

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Javahut

No, it is water. p.98 in Elskus' book. Add water slowly, you can go too far with the silver nitrate and make things blotchy.

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Moonraker

I'm using ancient walpole stain. Nice stain but a tad dark for my aplication. Will a super light coat change the color from amber to more of a lemon yellow?

Liam

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Liam

I'm using ancient walpole stain. It's a bit dark for my aplication. Will a thinner coat give a more lemon color?

Liam

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Liam

Haven't had that result from mine, had to use another stain, but having said that, there are people here with far more experience with silver stain than I.

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Javahut

I'm using ancient walpole stain, which comes out as a nice amber. I'm looking for a lighter color though. If I fire at a lower temp, or use a thinner coat of stain, can I get a more lemon color?

Liam

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Liam

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