Colorobbia Mother of Pearl Lustre

Add a touch of luxury with the Colorobbia Mother of Pearl Lustre the Lustre is available in a small glass bottle of 100 grams.

These lustrous overglazes can be applied by brush to glazed ware and fired according to instructions on the bottle for a truly elegant result.

Be sure to apply this paint in a well-ventilated space. Also ensure kiln area is well ventilated too, as the fumes emitted from the kiln during early stages of firing will include the spirit-based chemicals used to hold the gold in suspension in the liquid.

Colorobbia liquid golds and lustres are intended for brush-application onto already fired and glazed ceramic objects. Before firing, the objects must be left to dry for a few hours in a warm, dust-free place.

Non-toxic (lead-free)– Perfect for tableware. Please follow manufacturer instructions.

Firing temperatures recommended by Colorobbia are:

• On Earthenware glazed ware: 690°C - 700°C, Orton cone 018
• On Stoneware and Porcelain Glazed ware: 750°C - 815°C, Orton cone 017 – 015.
• On Glass: 500°C - 550°C, Orton cone 022-021

Usage Tips: Need a smoother application? Add up to 3% of HTL-199 thinner to adjust consistency. Important: Always apply to fully glazed, clean, and completely dry surfaces to ensure the best results.

Application:

• Non-toxic (lead-free)– Perfect for tableware. Please follow manufacturer instructions.

• Colorobbia liquid golds and lustres are ready-to-use and are generally of a gluey, dark brown liquid appearance.
• Application must always be carried out on glazed and previously fired objects, thoroughly cleaned and free from any traces of moisture. The pieces to be decorated must be well-cleaned and bone dry.
• Use a smooth, soft brush for application. The brush must neither be too heavily laden nor too little-laden, and the layer applied must be uniform and fine (single brush stroke). Too thick a layer causes burning or clouding during the firing.
• Gold, platinum and some lustres like copper and bronze do not need to be diluted. The other lustres can be diluted with an appropriate thinner at 10% addition. The Mother of Pearl Iris lustre needs to be diluted at 15% at least: It burns more easily than the others if applied in thick layers. Burnt MOP Iris results in a white powder and does not adhere. Precision scales are recommended when diluting to maintain the same fluidity and shade of colour.