Cold Porcelain Recipes: How to choose which one to use Cold porcelain, also called porcelana fria, it gets

its name because it does not have to be fired, baked or heated in order to harden. The term cold is simply a nother way of saying air-dry and it is called porcelain because when dry, it has a delicate, translucent appearance similar to that of porcelain. During my research of this medium I came across a number of recipes. While every recipe I found shared two common ingredients, corn starch and glue, the other i ngredients varied slightly. So, which one is the best one? The links below will direct you to recipes that have worked for others. The question of which one is the best may be entirely a matter of opinion. The recipe you choose will probabl y be largely influenced by the availability of ingredients. CONTENTS AT A GLANCE Availability of Cold Porcelain Ingredients soapylovedeb's Glycerin Soap Many of the ingredients in cold porcelain are readily available in your local gr ocery store. Below are the not so common ones and what they are used for. Formaldehyde: I do not recommend the use of formaldehyde for health reasons. For maldehyde is commonly used as a preservative in laboratories and in the morgue a s an ingredient in embalming fluid. Gina Atkinson of Wet Canvas suggests using h ydrogen peroxide in place of formaldehyde and it is conveniently available at a pharmacy. Sodium Benzoate: Sodium benzoate can be ordered online from websites which carry cold porcelain supplies. Sodium benzoate is used to prevent mold growth and als o to suppress fermentation in the wine and beer making process. You can purchase sodium benzoate in small quantities from homebrewing suppliers. You might also try asking your pharmacist if they carry it. Glycerin or Glycerine: Glycerin is a common ingredient in many products such as drugs, cosmetics, candy, food and beverages to name a few. This all-purpose prod uct can be found in craft stores with the cake decorating or soap making supplie s. Glycerin is also available from the pharmacy and used as a solvent moistening agent. Pharmaceutical Grade Mineral Oil: A recent trip to the supermarket revealed that pharmaceutical grade mineral oil and baby oil are identical products with two m inor exceptions. Baby oil contains fragrance and ounce for ounce is more expensi ve than mineral oil. Either product will work in your clay. Links to Useful Cold Porcelain Recipes and Articles I have provided links to different recipes on purpose. Variety is good. I recomm end you choose the recipe that appeals to you the most. If that does not work fo r you, try another. The recipe I used was chosen based on the least number of ed ible products listed as ingredients. The Artful Crafter This site lists some useful tips and craft ideas for using your cold porcelain. Altered Dreams This recipe includes directions for making cold porcelain in Availability of Col d Porcelain Ingredients soapylovedeb's Glycerin Soap

Many of the ingredients in cold porcelain are readily available in your local gr ocery store. Below are the not so common ones and what they are used for. Formaldehyde: I do not recommend the use of formaldehyde for health reasons. For maldehyde is commonly used as a preservative in laboratories and in the morgue a s an ingredient in embalming fluid. Gina Atkinson of Wet Canvas suggests using h ydrogen peroxide in place of formaldehyde and it is conveniently available at a pharmacy. Sodium Benzoate: Sodium benzoate can be ordered online from websites which carry cold porcelain supplies. Sodium benzoate is used to prevent mold growth and als o to suppress fermentation in the wine and beer making process. You can purchase sodium benzoate in small quantities from homebrewing suppliers. You might also try asking your pharmacist if they carry it. Glycerin or Glycerine: Glycerin is a common ingredient in many products such as drugs, cosmetics, candy, food and beverages to name a few. This all-purpose prod uct can be found in craft stores with the cake decorating or soap making supplie s. Glycerin is also available from the pharmacy and used as a solvent moistening agent. Pharmaceutical Grade Mineral Oil: A recent trip to the supermarket revealed that pharmaceutical grade mineral oil and baby oil are identical products with two m inor exceptions. Baby oil contains fragrance and ounce for ounce is more expensi ve than mineral oil. Either product will work in your clay. Links to Useful Cold Porcelain Recipes and Articles I have provided links to different recipes on purpose. Variety is good. I recomm end you choose the recipe that appeals to you the most. If that does not work fo r you, try another. The recipe I used was chosen based on the least number of ed ible products listed as ingredients. The Artful Crafter This site lists some useful tips and craft ideas for using your cold porcelain. Altered Dreams This recipe includes directions for making cold porcelain in