This is a replacement for the old CSP60 Textured Sand.
What is Texture Sand?
This is very fine sand that can be added to a non-moving glaze, such as CSP03 Matt Medium, for a texture build-up of design work.
It is not recommended to mix more than 1 part of Textured Sand with 2 parts of non-moving glaze.
Not recommended for food surfaces. For decorative use only.
Coloring
It will take on the color of the non-moving glaze you add it to. In the CFE color system, you can tint CSP03 Matt Medium and other light-colored glazes and then add Texture sand for colored, dimensional build-up.
Application:
It can be applied by brush or sponged on when added to a non-moving glaze. It is not recommended to force dry.
When the design build-up is dry, you can shade on top of the texture with Color Concentrates or Professional Studio Pigments.
Petals of flowers shown here to the right are built up and then shaded. Here are a couple of samples on ceramics.
Basic information on the “Prismatic Textured Sand” technique on glass.
Add Prismatic Textured Sand to your enamels and Layering Mix to create a Textured background that you can paint on top of with:
- Color Concentrates
- Color Strokes are an opaque underglaze made for our ceramic side of the business, but can be used for this technique as described in the free video.
- De-Zigners or Enamels
- The sand will add a sparkle to your glasswork.
- It is recommended that you sift clear powdered frit over your finished project and then add different-sized frit to create depth to your pieces.
- Not recommended for food surfaces.
- Refer to specific techniques and pattern packets.
- If you want a smooth look and no texture, you can sift 2 coats of powdered frit over your design and fully fuse. Sometimes a 2nd coat of powdered clear frit and another fuse may be required if still rough.
- If you full fuse and have a smooth surface, you have a food-safe surface.
- All sizes of frit/glass can be used for different effects. See below.
- Vent your kiln to 1100 degrees when using this base for decorating.
- Pieces can be pre-fused, and then do your pour background if desired.
For Glass projects using the Prismatic Textured Sand Technique:
The formula is 4 teaspoons of G302 Glacier White (or any color of your choice), 6 teaspoons of Layering Mix, and 3 teaspoons of Prismatic Textured Sand. This will create a liquid that you then pour on your glass (Opal White is recommended) and move it around to get an even coat on the glass. Allow to dry 24 hours before working on the surface.
Suggested firing schedule below:
400/1100/15 (Vent to 1100 for the binders of the Layering Mix to burn off)
1100/1250/30
500/1345/15 (This may vary based on how your kiln fires and how much texture you want with the size frit you use)
9999/950 or 900/60
100/700/1
Every kiln is different, and the desired effect is your choice.
