Bead Release Recipes

[Shakeel]

Hi All.

Just joined this forum. And I have ust begun working on glass beads. In Malaysia here, it is quite a expensive hobby. The glass and all materials have to be shipped from Australia or US.

Was wondering if any of you there have any Bead release recipes that I could use to make my own release.

Thanks

[Lonnie Strunk]

50% alumina hydrate and 50% kiln wash.

Works for Me.

Lonnie

[Shakeel]

Thanks Lonnie.

[borealisglass]

I actually heard someone say they used pancake batter (bisquick) mixed with powdered graphite....never done it, just passing the info along!

[waltergreen]

I have been using the 50-50 mix for three years with excellent results.

[patienthand]

I have known of a recipe using kaolin clay and diatomaceous earth. The clay is common with potters and the diatomaceaous earth is available through garden supply places.

Candice

[Susanne]

Hi Lonnie,
Can you get "alumina hydrate" from most lampworking suppliers?
Susanne

[waltergreen]

a pottery supply store will have alumina hydrate and kiln wash is common to all pottery stores. mix them with water and a whisk and store in air tight jars and you will have cheap bead release for a long time.

[ebear]

Where would you get the powdered graphite?

[tac1214]

powdered graphite is avalibale at any hardware store.