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The Ravenscag:Alumina mix was applied to a buff stoneware fired at cone 10R (by Kat Valenzuela). Matting begins at only 5% producing a very dry surface by 15%. This "psuedo matte" surface is simply a product of the refractory nature of the alumina as a material, it does not disassociate in the melt to yield its Al2O3 as an oxide (as would a feldspar, frit or clay). The same test using alumina hydrate demonstrates that it disassociates somewhat better (although not completely).
| Recipes | 
GR10-A - Pure Ravenscrag Slip
 Ravenscrag all by itself makes a great cone 10 reduction semi-gloss glaze. It also has great working properties.  | 
| Materials | 
Alumina Hydrate
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| Materials | 
Calcined Alumina
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| Glossary | 
Matte Glaze
 Random material mixes that melt well overwhelmingly want to be glossy, creating a matte glaze that is also functional is not an easy task.  | 
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