A mason stain is essentially an oxide or series of oxides and opacifiers which have been blended together, calcined, then ground to a 200 mesh or so powder. Stains may be mixed to achieve additional colors. It can also be mixed with a variety of mediums to turn them into china paints, enamels, underglazes, decals, etc. etc. Key to compositions: AL=aluminum B=Boron Ca=Calcium Co=Cobalt Cr=Chromium Cd=Cadmium Fe=Iron Mn=Manganese Ni=Nickel Pr=Praseodymium Sb=Antimony Si=Silicon Sn=Tin Ti=Titanium V=Vanadium Zn=Zinc Zr=Zirconium Click on a color below to view details and pricing information. |