User Guide Zab-s Luna Bronze english
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1. TM Lih a B Argiles de Bronze Metal Clay User Guide Zab s Luna Bronze Zab s Luna Bronze is a fine silvery white bronze compound by fe a minimum of 80 copper 20 tin and an organic binder For a perfect success here s what I recommend Mixing Pour the powder into a bowl Add water distilled or tap at once either per 50 grams of powder gt 6 7 gr or 6 7 ml per 100 grams of powder gt 13 gr or 13 ml per 250 grams of powder gt 33 gr or 33 ml Mix with a spoon water enters after a few moment due to the very fine metal particles Insist without adding water consistency of a short crust pastry at the beginning When the ball is compact put it between 2 plastic films and roll it several times until it becomes smooth and pliable Replace ball in a sealed plastic film It is ready for use as the other metal clays The clay will keep in the refrigerator and or freezer The indicated water dosages are for consistency of a medium and soft clay neither too soft nor too dry Use a little olive oil for dry hands drying Lay the pieces on a smooth and porous surface to facilitate drying under parts As S00n as possible put on a Grid for uniform drying You can dry in ambient air or accelerate in a domestic oven about 75 C 167 F and maximum 90 C 194 F or a radiator or a hotplate or a dehydrator etc When you accelerate drying prefer the grid as support it prevent2. d height 8 5 cm 3 1 4 3 diameter 16 cm 6 1 4 and height 10 cm 1 The greatest the container is the longer the holding Example pieces in the container must be I give an average time for each container Programming Dor Any kiln ramp in 48 minutes gt target temperature 770 C 1418 F Holo for container 7 1 20 co L230 container 2 i 2700 Container 3 2730 For Prometheus Pro 7 PRG Pull gt 770 C7 J41e6 F gt hold for container 1 1 20 to 1 30 container 2 2 00 container 3 2 30 Container in the kiln I recommend you to test parts Each kiln is different and the kiln temperature may vary from 5 C 40 F to 10 C7 50 F Try to get a reliable protocol for you Removing after firing Remove pieces from the kiln hot or cold For removing hot I suggest cover with cold coconut carbon and put a lid to reduce Oxidation generated by the air Make it cool Finishing Brush For optimum finish I recommend red propellers in Zina shop htto 2ina shop com PrestaShop product php id_product 1440 and gray http 7 zine shop com PrestaShop product php id_product 1441 You must obtain a smooth piece of fine texture and bright color If this is not the case adjust the temperature and or firing time Reduction after firing Shrinkage Reduction Luna Bronze may vary from 11 to 16 depending on the hydration of the clay more or less water the surface and thick
3. ness of the work piece Example for a ring 6 cards thick 2mm and 3mm wide count 3 French sizes more for a ring 6 cards thick 2mm and 10mm wide count 5 French sizes more Test before undertaking complex parts
4. s distortions When your pieces are dry you can make your finishes with file craft knife sanding sponge etc To move to the next step make sure that your pieces are completely dry to heart with the mirror test Drying on a grid heat the piece hair dryer oven etc and place ona mirror if there is no mist it means that the piece is dry Debinding or Phase 1 Lay the pieces on a raised small pad in the High Temperature kiln rack Do not block the ventilation holes and leave the door half opened pushed forward without clip lock Programming Por any kiln ramp in 15 minutes target temperature 380 C 716 F hold for 15 minutes In the kiln For Prometheus Pro 7 PRG Full gt 380 C 716 F gt hold for 15 minutes Remove at the end of firing and let cool to be able to catch the pieces Luna Bronze is not more fragile raw than debinded Colors after debinding or phase 1 Firing or Phase 2 The firing is done in High Temperature kiln with activated coconut carbon in a stainless steel container If you use a new coal you must first activate it by firing at 300 C 1472 F ih Fill your container with a layer of activated coconut carbon about 2 5cm 1 put the pieces and cover at least 3cm 1 174 Fire in elevating the container grid or pads My protocols are tested in three container sizes 1 diameter 8 5 em 3 1 4 and height 4 5 em 1 3 4 2 diameter 10 5 cm 4 an
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