glass clay

[Martin Boekers]

I came across this in my random research...;)
and was curious if anyone has played with this stuff.
It's cheap enough so I may get a bit of it. I get much of my
tile boxes for sublimated tiles from these guys. They carry
some different items also so you may want to check out their wares.

http://www.aftosa.com/glass-clay.html

[Michael Hunter]

Seems similar to the precious metal clays - got a kiln?

I tried silver clay in the laser - completely useless.
A bit did melt and roll up unto tiny balls, but that was it.

Might be worth trying the glass clay -
As a cermark substitute to make glass patterns on ss or ceramics.
To make 2D "spun sugar" sculptures?

[Martin Boekers]

I do have access to kilns in our center, I may try the glass as I assume it has a frit base with something to suspend it.
Cheap enough to play with.

I don't do much kiln work though it's a bit out of my area of expertise, not enough time to play with all the "toys" I have available. :(

[Michael Hunter]

The metal clays use rice starch as the binder.
If you have finely ground frit to hand, you could probably make your own clay.

[Mary Geitz]

I got the same email from Aftosa. I would LOVE to play with this stuff. Someday I will have a kiln!

[Michael Hunter]

A kiln is on my wish-list too : I should like to try some enamelling.