Stains

 

 

Definition of a stain
A stain is essentially an oxide or series of oxides
and opacifiers which have been blended together, calcined (or fired), then ground to a 200 or so mesh powder. The reasons for using a stain versus an oxide, etc. are (1) Stability of Color — an important criteria for wall tiles, sanitary ware, etc. (2) Insolubility — an insoluble (in water) stain greatly diminishes the risk in handling wet glazes when dipping or pouring, etc. (3) Color — the fired color of most stains is identical to the raw color because it has already been fired. It is, therefore, easier to use or to mix to achieve another color. It can also be mixed with a variety of medium to turn them into china paints, enamels, silk screen colors, decals, etc.

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True Red, yellow, orange ceramic stains If you make your own glazes this is the way to go. These stains can be used as a glaze or body stain and have been tested stable up to cone 10. Non toxic and food safe when used in a non toxic and food safe glaze formula.
Price: $14.00 for 1/4 lb., $46.00 for 1 lb. Call for higher quantities.

#4100 STAIN Coral Red

#4150 STAIN Fire Engine Red

#4200 STAIN Bright Orange

#4250 STAIN Bright Yellow
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Ceramic Stain Sale 3.95 per jar! We have a large supply of assorted ceramic stains. They have been manufactured by Ferro, Degussa, General Color, Cookson, O. Hommel and others.

Here is the deal. You will get from 3/4 to 1 lb. of stain per jar. For this deal you can NOT pick specific colors or ask us to match Mason or any other color manufacturer stain. For $3.95 per jar we do not do ANY testing of these colors. They are sorted in to color groups. You can ask for assorted colors, or ask for BLACK, BLUE, YELLOW, GREEN, BROWN, GRAY, PINK, or MAROON. Some other colors are available. The value of these stains are from $7 to $25 per pound, so this is a GREAT DEAL! Please do a test before using any stain in your production. Contact us if you have any questions. You can save a lot of money with this stain promotion.

SPECIAL get 12 jars for $39.00
This is a value of over $150!
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Key To Composition Chart Al Aluminum oxide Al2O3
B Boric oxide B2O3
Ca Calcium carbonate CaO
Co Cobalt oxide CoO
Cr Chromium oxide Cr2O3
Fe Iron oxide Fe2O3
Mn Manganese dioxide MnO2
Ni Nickel oxide NiO
Pb Lead oxide PbO
Pr Praseodymium oxide Pr6O11
Sb Antimony dioxide Sb2O3
Si Silicon dioxide SiO2
Sn Tin dioxide SnO2
Ti Titanium dioxide TiO2
V Vanadium oxide V2O5
Zn Zinc oxide ZnO
Zr Zirconium dioxide ZrO2
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Reference Notes 1. Can be used as body stain in porcelain at high temperatures.

1a. Use only as body stain.
Firing temperatures can only be a rough guide. Firing at 2200°F on a slow schedule may give the equivalent maturing as firing at 2300°F
on a fast schedule. The cycle, atmosphere, and rate of cooling will affect the color.

2. Max. firing limit 2156°F (1180°C)

3. Max. firing limit 2390°F (1310°C)

4. Max. firing limit 1976°F (1080°C)
Zinc oxide influences the color in a glaze more than any other element. Generally, zincless glazes should contain no magnesium oxide. Some colors containing zinc are to be used in a zincless glaze. The zinc in the color is in a combined form and will not harm the color, but free zinc oxide in the glaze can destroy the color.

5. Do not use Zinc in the glaze.

6. May be used with zinc or without zinc.

7. Zinc not necessary but gives better results.

8. Best results with no zinc.
Calcium oxide content as calcium carbonate should be between 12-15% for best color development. Adding the molecular equivalent of
calcium oxide with Wollastonite, a natural calcium silicate, often gives better uniformity. The increased silica from the Wollastonite must be subtracted or the glaze will have a poor surface.

9. Glaze must contain 6.7 to 8.4% Calcium Oxide.

Notes by Mason Stain Company — You must test under your conditions.
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NOTE: The recommendations made herein are based on
our research and the research of others, and are believed to be accurate. No guarantee of their accuracy is made, however, and the products discussed are sold without warranty, express or implied, and upon such condition that purchasers shall make their own tests to determine the suitability of such products for their particular purposes. Likewise, statements concerning the possible use of these products are not intended as recommendations to use these products in infringement of any patent. Sample swatches are an accurate representation, however individual monitor resolution and color settings may effect proper display.

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Mason Stains

Number Pinks, Crimsons, Corals Composition 1/4# 1# 5# Reference  
6000 Shell Pink CrSn $5.00 $18.00 $85.00 3,5,9
6001 Alpine Rose CrSn 5.00 18.00 85.00 3,5,9
6002 Rose Rose CrSn 5.00 18.00 85.00 3,5,9
6003 Crimson CrSn 5.00 18.00 85.00 3,5,9
6004 Crimson CrSn 5.00 18.00 85.00 3,5,9
6005 Deep Crimson CrSn 5.00 18.00 85.00 3,5,9
6006 Deep Crimson CrSn 5.25 18.00 85.00 3,5,9
6007 Peach CrSnV 5.50 20.00 92.00 3,5,9
6008 Peach CrSnV 5.50 19.00 90.00 3,5,9
6009 Coral CrSnV 5.00 18.00 82.00 3,5,9
6020 Pink MnAl 4.00 13.00 60.00 1,3  
6023 Clover Pink ZrVCrSn 4.50 17.00 77.00 3,5
6029 Persimmon CrAlFeZn 3.00 10.00 47.00 3,8
6031 Deep Salmon CrSnFe 5.00 17.00 77.00 3
6032 Coral FeZr 4.00 15.00 64.00 3  
6052 Doll Flesh CrMnAl 3.50 12.50 60.00 1,3,6  
6065 Chrome Al. Pink CrAl 3.00 11.50 55.00 1,3,6  
6067 Pink Extender Sn 5.00 16.00 75.00 3,5  
6090 Coral CrSnV 6.00 20.00 90.00 3,5,9
6098 Flesh CrSnVZr 5.00 15.00 70.00 3,5,9

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Number Browns, Oranges Composition 1/4# 1# 5# Reference  

6100

 Woodland CrFeZnAlSi $4.00 $12.00 $55.00 3,6,7
6101 Chestnut CrFeZnMn 4.00 11.00 53.00 3,6,7
6103 Golden Brown CrFeZnAl 4.00 12.00 55.00 3,6,7
6104 Fawn ZrVCrSn 5.00 18.00 85.00 3,6,7
6107 Dk. Golden CrFeZnAl 4.00 12.00 55.00 3,6,7
6108 Walnut CrFeZnMn 4.00 13.00 60.00 3,6,7
6109 Deep Brown CrFeZnAl 3.00 12.00 55.00 3,6,7
6111 Spice Brown FeSnZn 5.00 16.00 70.00 3,6,7
6113 Claret CrFeZn 3.00 10.00 45.00 3,6,7
6119 Russet CrFeZnCaZr 3.00 11.00 50.00 3,6,7
6121 Saturn Orange CrFeZnAl 4.00 12.00 55.00 3,6,7
6122 Cedar Brown CrFeZnAl 3.00 12.00 55.00 3,6,7
6123 Saddle Brown CrFeZnAl 4.00 12.00 55.00 3,6,7
6124 Chocolate CrFeZnAlMn 4.00 13.00 60.00 3,6,7
6125 Leather CrFeZnAl 4.00 12.00 57.00 3,6,7
6126 Hazelnut CrFeZnAl 4.00 13.00 60.00 3,7
6128 Camel CnFeZnAlCoMn 3.00 9.00 40.00 3,6,7  
6129 Golden Ambrosia CrFeZnAl 4.00 12.00 55.00 3,6,7
6131 Titanium Iron TiFe 4.00 12.00 55.00 1a,3,6
6134 Red Brown CrFeZn 4.00 13.00 60.00 3,6,7
6149 Iron Silicate FeSi 3.00 11.00 50.00 3,6,7
6153 Seal Brown CrFeZnMn 3.00 10.00 45.00 3,6,7
6160 Dark Chocolate CrFeZnAl 3.00 10.00 48.00 3,6,7
6163 Terra Cotta CrFeZnAl 4.00 12.00 55.00 3,6,7
6166 Camel Beige CoCrFeMnZnAl 4.00 12.00 55.00 1,3,6,8
6190 Deep Brown CrMn 3.00 10.00 45.00 3,6,7
6194 Manganese Silicate MnSi 3.00 10.00 45.00 3,6,7  

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Number Greens Composition 1/4# 1# 5# Reference  

6200

Evergreen CrCoSi $4.00 $13.00 $60.00 3,5
6201 Celadon CrCoSiAlZn 4.00 12.00 57.00 1,3,6,8
6202 Florentine CrCoSi 5.00 16.00 75.00 1,3,6,8
6204 Victoria CrCaSiZrCo 4.00 12.00 58.00 3,5,9
6206 Grass Green CrCa 30.. 11.00 50.00 3,5,9
6207 Celeste CrCoZnAl 4.00 13.00 58.00 3,6
6209 Chrome CrSi 5.00 17.00 79.00 3,5
6211 Pea ZrVSn 6.00 20.00 95.00 1,3,6,8
6219 French CrCoZnCaSi 4.00 13.00 60.00 1,3,5,8
6221 Turquoise CrCoZnCaZr 3.00 11.00 50.00 3,5
6223 Ivy CrAlSi 4.00 14.00 65.00 3,5
6224 Dark Green CrCoZnSiFe 4.00 12.00 57.00 3,5
6226 Dark Leaf Green CrCoZnSiFe 4.00 11.00 53.00 1,3,6,8
6236 Chartreuse ZrVSn 6.00 22.00 105.00 1,3,6,8
6242 Bermuda ZrVPr 4.00 12.00 58.00 3,6
6244 Deep Sea CrCoAlSiZn 7.00 24.00 107.00 1,3,6,8
6246 Blue Green CrCoZnSn 5.00 16.00 75.00 3,6,8
6254 Dark Teal Green CoCrAlSiZn 6.00 20.00 90.00 1,3,6,8
6255 Jade Green CrCoZnAlSi 6.00 22.00 95.00 1,3,6,8
6264 Victoria CaCrSi 4.00 12.00 57.00  
6265 Leaf Green CrCoZnCaSi 4.00 13.00 60.00 3,5,9
6266 Peacock CrCo 8.00 28.00 135.00 1,3,6,8
6268 Sea Green CrCoZnSi 5.00 17.00 80.00 1,3,6,8
6271 Mint Green CrCoZnCaSi 4.00 13.00 58.00 3,5,9
6274 Nickel Silicate NiSi 5.00 18.00 85.00 1,3  
6280 Avocado ZrVCrFeCo 6.00 19.00 85.00 3,6
6288 Turquoise Green ZrVCrCa 4.00 12.00 55.00 3,5,9
6296 Dark Spruce Grn CrSiCoCaB 6.00 20.00 90.00 1,3,6

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 Number Blues, Purples Composition 1/4# 1# 5# Reference  
6300 Mazerine CoSiZn $8.00 $30.00 $135.00 1,3,6
6302 Cadet CrCoAlSiSn 6.00 20.00 90.00 1,3,6
6303 Deep Orchid CrCoAlSn 6.00 20.00 90.00 3,5,9
6305 Teal CrCoAlSiZn 6.00 19.00 85.00 1,3,6
6306 Vivid CoAlSiZn 5.00 19.00 85.00 1,3,6
6307 Pastel CoAlSiZrSn 4.00 12.00 55.00 1,3,6
6308 Delphinium CoAlSn 6.00 20.00 90.00 1,3,6
6310 Wedgewood CoAlSi 7.00 25.00 120.00 1,3,6
6313 Medium Blue CoZnSi 7.00 24.00 110.00 1,3,6
6315 Deep Turquoise ZrV 4.00 14.00 66.00 1,3,6
6319 Lavender MnAlCo 6.00 20.00 92.00 1,3  
6320 Delft CoAlSiSn 9.00 30.00 104.00 1,3,6  
6330 Cobalt Alumate CoAl 10.00 35.00 160.00 1,3,6
6331 Orchid CrSnCo 6.00 19.00 85.00 3,5,9
6332 Orchid CrSnCo 6.00 19.00 85.00 3,5,9
6333 Lavender CrSnCo 5.00 19.00 80.00 3,5,9
6336 Peacock CrCoAlSiSn 7.00 24.00 105.00 3,6
6339 Royal Blue CoAlZn 6.00 22.00 100.00 1,3,6
6343 Mediterranean CrCoAlSiZn 6.00 20.00 95.00 1,3,6
6360 Blue Willow CoAlSi 7.00 22.00 100.00 3,5
6363 Sky Blue CoAlSi 4.00 12.00 52.00 1,3,6  
6364 Turquoise ZrV 4.00 14.00 60.00 1,3,6  
6368 Copenhagen CoZnAlSi 5.00 17.00 75.00 1,3,6
6371 Dark Teal CrCoAl 4.00 26.00 120.00 1,3,6  
6373 Turquoise Blue ZrCrCoSn 4.00 15.00 65.00 3,6  
6376 Robbins Egg ZrV 4.00 12.00 55.00 1,3,6  
6381 Blackberry Wine CrZnCo 6.00 20.00 95.00 3,5,9
6383 Cobalt Aluminate CoAl 10.00 32.00 150.00 1,3,6
6385 Pansy Purple CrSnCo 6.00 20.00 90.00 3,5,9
6386 Navy Blue CoCrFeNiSiZn 10.00 32.00 130.00 1,3,6
6387 Mulberry AlCoCrSn 6.00 20.00 95.00 3,5,9
6388 Mazerine Blue CoSi 10.00 30.00 140.00 1,3,6
6389 Sapphire CoA 10.00 30.00 140.00 1,3,6
6392 Dusty Lavender CrSnZrV 5.00 15.00 70.00 3,5,9
6393 Turquoise Blue ZrVCoSn 5.00 15.00 70.00 3,6
6396 Peacock ZrVCrCoAl 4.00 15.00 70.00 1,3,6

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Number Yellows Composition 1/4# 1# 5# Reference  

6404

 Vanadium SmV $7.00 $23.00 $105.00 1,3,6
6405 Naples (6400) FePrSiZr 4.00 9.00 38.00 3,6
6406 Buttercup (6401) FePrSiZr 5.00 12.00 60.00 3,6
6407 Marigold ZrPrSiFe 4.00 10.00 48.00 3,6
6433 Praseodymium PrZrSi 4.00 12.00 55.00 3,6
6440 Vanadium SnV 7.00 22.00 105.00 1,3,6
6450 Praseodymium PrZrSi 4.00 14.00 60.00 3,6
6464 Zirconium ZrV 6.00 20.00 88.00 1,3,6
6471 Old Gold SnVCrFeZn 6.00 19.00 82.00 1,3,6
6485 Titanium CrTiSb 4.00 14.00 60.00 1a,3  

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 Number Grays Composition 1/4# 1# 5# Reference  
6500 Sage CrCoNiSi $5.00 $17.00 $75.00 1,3,6
6503 Taupe CrFeAlSiZr 4.00 11.00 48.00 3,5,9
6506 Pearl CrFeCoSiSn 6.00 18.00 82.00 3,6
6527 Shadow CrFeAlSiSn 4.00 12.00 50.00 3,5,9
6528 Charcoal CrFeCoSnNi 7.00 23.00 105.00 3,6
6530 Silver CrFeCoNiSn 7.00 24.00 105.00 3,6
6537 Mouse Gray CrAlFeSiSnZr 4.00 12.00 55.00 3,5
6540 Blue Gray CrFeCoNiSn 7.00 25.00 110.00 3,6
6572 Neutral CrFeZr 4.00 10.00 50.00 3,5
6573 Rose Taupe ZrVCrSn 5.00 15.00 67.00 3,5,9

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 Number Blacks Composition 1/4# 1# 5# Reference  

6600

 Black CrFeCoNi $6.00 $20.00 $95.00 1,3,6
6601 Velvet CrFeCoNiZn 8.00 22.00 105.00 1,3,6
6609 Black CrFeCoNiMnSn 7.00 20.00 95.00 1,3,6
6612 Onyx CoCrFeNi 8.00 28.00 130.00 1,3,6
6616 Black-Chrome free CoFeMn 8.00 28.00 125.00 1,3,6
6650 Black-Cobalt free CrFe 5.00 14.00 62.00 3,5
6657 Black CrFeCo 5.00 14.00 62.00 3,5
6666 Black/Cobalt Free CrFeCo 4.00 15.00 67.00 3,5

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 Number Whites Composition 1/4# 1# 5# Reference

6700

 White ZrAlSi $4.00 $10.00 $50.00 3,6
6768 Tin White SnAlSi 8.00 29.00 130.00 3,6,8
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