KERAMIC STUDIO 
167 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS 
Mrs. W. T. R. — In regard to dinner set by Ella M. Wood in the January 
1913, number of Kerarnic Studio, I should like to know. 
1 — What the outlines are on bands? 
2 — What the outer band isf 
3 — Do you regard this design and the one in the sa?ne issue by Jetla Ehlers 
for breakfast set, as good to-day as when published? 
It is not necessary to use an outline as they are not used very much now 
but if you prefer it use Banding Blue, a little Copenhagen Blue and a little 
Dark Grey. If outline is not used leave the hues white in the leaves. 
2. The two bands are the same color, both being stems. 
3. Yes the designs are both the same style that is being used now. 
Airs. L. H. C. — I have a large -punch bowl that flares a great deal, xoould 
it be good taste to decorate it inside and out with a naturalistic grape design? 
What about the cups? 
The conventional work is considered in much better taste, however, if 
you prefer the naturalistic the grape design would be alright to use and the 
small fox grapes would be used for the cups. 
W. H. W. — 7s there a china paint called Dark Grey or would any dark 
grey answer? Miss Marie While gives Dark Grey in her treatment for the Jap. 
Cranes in October, 1915. I have about 75 colors but never heard of a Dark Grey 
and can't find it in the catalogues. Would FrenchGrey do? 
Also are the Violet, Copenhagen Blue and Deep BlueGreen mixed in using 
for the trees? 
The Dark Grey referred to is Mrs. Cherry's. Fry's Grey for Flesh can 
also be used, the French Grey is probably a lighter grey and would not answer. 
Yes the color is mixed for the trees. 
M. W. S. — Kindly advise ivhat you consider the proper pieces for a welsh 
rare bit set, also the proper decoration for same. 
A large platter, a chop dish could be used for the rarebit and seven 
inch plates for serving, and a pickle or relish dish, may be used. There is no 
regular rarebit set. Any kind of a conventional design could be used, the 
color should be kept rich and delicate. 
E. L. S. — What color can I use for a delft blue background., and must it 
be dusted on or painted? 
Does Salsuma ware require a special firing or can it be fired together with 
other china? 
Grey Blue and a very little Banding Blue dusted on will make a good 
delft blue, or you may use 2 parts Banding Blue, 3 parts Copenhagen Grey, 
1 part Copenhagen Blue, 2 parts Ivory Glaze. 
No, Satsuma does not require a separate firing, it requires a little hotter 
fire than Rose, it can be fired with the hard china by placing it in the cooler 
part of the kiln. 
F. C. — Will you tell me how to fire a sauce boat with the tray and boat in 
one piece? I have broken livo exactly the same way. 
These boats break quite often on account of the way they are made. 
Put them on a stilt so the heat can go under and all around them and do not 
heat them up too quickly. 
BOWL, COBAEA MOTIF— HENRIETTA BARCLAY PAIST 
SAME coloring as for Vase (page 168)— Satsuma in two 
values, Mauve, Grey Green, Gold — or can be treated 
with metals and lustre very effectively by etching away the 
background behind the design — laying the stamens and petals 
of flowers with Roman Gold. Sepals, stems and leaves with 
Green Gold and after firing envelope the entire bowl in Green 
Lustre. Niagara Falls Green is an iridescent green and very 
beautiful in effect. 
