Science Of Investments Redux

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Rosanna et al,
I just priced a 50 lb bag of alumina hydrate at $67.50 at a local pottery supply. What are you paying for it?

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Was just looking today, I've never bought it, but my local ceramic supply has it at $51.35 for 50#
Austin TX.
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haleybach wrote:Was just looking today, I've never bought it, but my local ceramic supply has it at $51.35 for 50#
Austin TX.
In Georgetown TX at the glass shop (I forget the name), you can get some alumina hydrate that is very finely ground. It makes a really nice kiln wash. They are selling a kiln wash with this alumina. The alumina hydrate at the pottery supply is usually quite a bit coarser grade.
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$63.50 for a $50 pound bag at Seattle Pottery, where I get most of my refractory stuff mixed. (They'll do custom mixing and bagging for you, and they also deliver up to a full pallet's worth for a minimal fee.)
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