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CHARACTERISTICS OF GRISAILLES
Made in collaboration with the Research Laboratory of the Historic Monument Department of French Government. The grisaille have the same basic composition as in the Middle Ages. Grisaille is a paint made from mineral pigments in a vitreous mass (melting agent)grisailles can be mixed together Correct application of theses paints will garantee your works of art last as long as the world famous stained glass windows.According to its use, you can get opaque effects or a transparent effect. Grisailles are tinted in transparence; the transmitted light is not colored.
Composition :“Rocaille” (the melting agent) SiO2 – 4 PbO + metallic oxyde colouring.
Application :Distilled water and gum arabic or any other medium used in artist studios. Vinegar is not advised : if you do use it, you should make test samples first.
Firing : Minimum 620°C to 750°C or more, depending on the color.
For best results, leave it an hour at firing temperature.
Aspect :After firing, it has a matt or satin appearance, or gloss if fired at high temperature.
CHARACTERISTICS OF STAINS
Stains are obtained with is a chemical reaction in the glass, during firing. Glass becomes colored on surface but remains transparent. The transmitted light is coloured.



