CMC vs. Kylr-Fire
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 10:06 am
Someone mentioned they used CMC with their frit. Is there a difference in the uses of the 2? Are there any pros or cons in using 1 over the other? Thanks.
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Avery uses Klyr-Fire because it tastes better. Really! Brockelsie blu wrote:Someone mentioned they used CMC with their frit. Is there a difference in the uses of the 2? Are there any pros or cons in using 1 over the other? Thanks.
My rumour level understanding is that CMC (methyl cellulose) is what is used to make klyr fire. Buying CMC is cheaper and more versatile than buying Klyr fire. I have ordered a pound of CMC. It cost $8.07 at my local pottery supplier. I haven't got it yet. I asked for a recipe, but I'm not sure I'll get that. Does anybody have a basic one?Avery Anderson wrote:I haven't given CMC the taste test yet (nevermind...you had to be there).
Rick LaLonde uses CMC in his frit work (http://www.richardlalonde.com). It seems very similar to Klyr Fire, with the exception that it comes in powder form so you can mix to any consistency you wish. It burns off clean as does Klyr Fire. I will begin useing it for when I need a heavier medium, but will stick with Klyr Fire for airbrushing.
Avery