Potclays Stoneware Glazes 1230-1300c

See our Technical Information Sheet "Safe Handling of Powdered Ceramic Materials"

Potclays Stoneware Glazes in this section do not contain lead or cadmium.

The descriptions and images generally refer to results in electric firings but all can be fired under reduction. The fire in the range 1230-1300C with an optimum of 1260-1280C except where otherwise indicated. 

All stoneware glazes are leadless and suitable for dinnerware, but for practical reasons we don’t recommend matt or special effect glazes are used on surfaces in direct contact with food or drink due to the possibility of staining and/or bacterial growth.

For glaze preparation advice please see the main powdered glaze category header here.

Powdered glazes, once mixed with water according to the recommended guidance, are suitable for dipping, pouring or spraying onto the piece. They are not suitable for brushing-on without addition of a glaze binder such as Pehatine. If brush-application is intended, we would recommend you select one of our ready-mixed brush-on glazes instead.

Transparent glazes must be applied thinly and fired/cooled on a fast schedule to avoid ‘milkiness’ and/or crazing in the fired result.

Artistic/special effect glazes usually require a generous application to achieve the desired effect. Please note the individual product descriptions for product-specific guidance. Some special effect glazes can melt/flow considerably during firing so please take all necessary precautions, especially with regard to protecting your kiln furniture (stilting, batt wash etc.).