[Clayart] Sugar reduction of glazes

[L TURNER]

Has anyone added sugar (or molasses) to a glaze to get  "local reduction"
in an electric kiln?

the question derives from reading the PNNL-14063 research report on Hanford
waste vitrification.  Sugar was added to the test batch of the materials to
reduce some of the oxides to either metals or lower oxidation states.
The report does not provide a lot of details, but enough to at least think
about what glazes would the "local reduction" be useful.  Creating reduced
copper or iron oxides in areas might have some artistic value. Yea, copper
reds with Silicon carbide does work (sometimes), but a spoon of molasses is
easier to get, etc., etc.
Think about it.  and let's talk about it.

LT

PS one can find some interesting insights on silicate melts (aka glazes)
outside of the usual box.
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