[Jewelry making - Article 00295] - Re: [Orchid] Raku glaze on PMC3 Firing Temperature

[Noel]

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    I have seen silver jewelry made with raku glazes, but they were
    definately "immature"-- bubbly, craggy and matt. My past experience
    with raku suggests to me that the usual glazes mature higher than
    your melting point-- 1800 or so, if I remember right. In any case, I
    think your best bet might be to look up a ceramic supply catalog
    such as Aftosa, Minnesota-Midwest Clay, or search under "ceramic
    supply" and take a look at their pre-mixed glazes. Temp info should
    be given. If you are really determined, you could probably find a
    company or, better yet, a potter who will work with you to formulate
    something that melts in the right range. The best potters all mix
    their own glazes and understand how to adjust firing temp. 

Good luck! 
Noel 

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