Glaze Question

The glaze firing range is that range over which we expect the glaze to produce...
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Pinholing in glazes can be caused by a variety of reasons. Firstly it can be...
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Blisters in the surface of the glaze are the remnants of bubbles which have burst...
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Crazing takes the form of fine cracks spread throughout the glaze. Craze lines may be...
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Peeling or "shivering" is the opposite of crazing and so is typically caused by overfiring...
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This fault is caused by volatilisation during the firing and may produce a variety of...
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The glaze surface appears to have a layer of sugar stuck to it. In actual...
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This is most obvious with the bright gold but can happen with any lustre. The...
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Lustres are a very thin (molecular) layer of metallic components deposited in the surface of...
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Powdered glazes, once mixed with water according to the recommended guidance, are suitable for dipping,...
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Glossy Transparents: This is caused by devitrification which is the formation of crystals, particularly of...
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Artistic/special effect glazes usually require a generous application to achieve the desired effect. Varying the...
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As a general guide, allowing for 2-3 coats application of commercially-prepared brush on glaze, you...
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‘Once-fire’ is the term given to glazes applied to unfired clay rather than bisque ware....
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Fritted glazes are particularly prone to hard-panning. Bentonite clay (sku3411) is a suspending agent which...
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Very generally speaking, ideal specific gravity for most dipping glazes is between 1.4 and 1.6....
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This is a question we are asked increasingly often. We have approached our glaze suppliers...
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