Gold and Platinum
CHARACTERISTICS
- Gold and platinum SCHJERNING are precious metals in liquid form
PRECAUTIONS
- Gold and platinum should be stored in the original bottles, well closed
- Gold and platinum should be kept cool (in the fridge, no freezing!) and used up within 6 months
APPLICATIONS
- They can be applied with a brush or a pen
- Pens and brushes should be thoroughly cleaned and washed before using them. The objects to decorate must be completely dry and free of fingerprints
- Shake the bottle before use. If gold or platinum become too thick, add a few drops of thinner 174
- Firing: Fire slowly at the beginning, the vapours must evaporate before closing the oven 550-580°C on glass, 700-730°C on faience and 780-800°C on porcelain.
- Gold and platinum applied directly on white porcelain are fired at 820°C. If they are applied on pigments or reliefs, the temperature should be between 650°C and 750°C, at a higher temperature they crack or blacken
- Use different brushes for the gold and the platinum
- Brushes must be cleaned with the medium 174 after working with gold or platinum