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Varying from a sagebrush green to a dark reddish brown, Desert Sage is one of the most popular Shino Glazes. The natural green and brown tones look great on nearly any work.
Single dip (2-3 coats brushed) Great glaze, very reliable. Fairly stable, no running, breaks to orange/brown where thin. A variant of the Shino family. A glossy surface.
A solid, unbreaking green. The pigment in Chrome Green will react with Archie's Base and cause it to flash pink, making this color a great choice for combining with that series.
Like the traditional potter's glaze that inspired it, Albany Slip Brown is fluid and butter colored where thick and russet where thin. Great layered over or under other Potter's Choice glazes.
A variegated black and brown color. Popular for combining with brighter colors like any dark Shino, or as a more natural looking alternative to Black.
Single dip (2-3 coats brushed) Fairly stable, no running, breaks and streaks from dark brown to black with a pleasant waxy surface. A variant of the Shino family.
A deep mottled green, suitable for functional ware. Cactus Green will sometimes cause the glazes in the Archie's series to flash bright pink, making it an exciting choice for combinations.The Mottled Series are designed to produce beautiful variegated colors with ease. Simple to apply and suitable for all types of ware, these colors are stunning on their own or combined with other glazes. They may appear thick in the jar and should be applied thick.
Single dip (2-3 coats brushed) Fairly stable, some running, some breaking. A glossy surface.
A runny but beautiful pale blue glaze. Icy blue crystals appear frequently in this glaze, especially when it is slow cooled.
Experience the beauty of our Ice Blue 058 glaze, with its stunning pale blue color and delicate, runny texture. Slow cooling reveals icy blue crystals throughout, adding a touch of magic to every piece. Elevate your pottery with this unique and captivating glaze.
A deep blue with a smooth, glossy surface. As easy to use as it is beautiful, Almost Teal is one of the most popular starting points for glaze combinations. Great for beginners and advanced potters alike.
Temmoku is a textured, satin-matte dark brown/tan speckled glaze that looks great layered beneath some of the more fluid Potter's Choice glazes. With its consistent surface and reliable results, this glaze makes a fantastic liner for cups, pots, bowls, and other ware.
The picture for this item is just one example of the Raku Crackle White glaze. This is technically a clear glaze (there's no opacifier in the recipe), but everyone refers to it as Crackle White. Feel free to experiment with underglazes, stains, and even non-raku glazes underneath this Crackle White glaze. You can also add stains or chemical colorants (like cobalt oxide, copper carbonate, etc) for dramatic results. You might really enjoy the experimentation!
As of Sept 29, 2023 this has been converted to use Gillespie Borate as Gerstley Borate is no longer available.
Mixing instructions: mix with water at a 1:1 ratio (pint of water to a pound of glaze) and apply two coats.
For more ways to use crackle white, check out Cindy's article https://www.brackers.com/cracklewhite/
Discover the vibrant and captivating Eggplant 056 glaze. From stunning matt purple to glossy green and intense blue crystals, Eggplant adds a unique touch to your pottery. While extra thick or hot, it may get runny, but its unpredictable nature adds to the excitement and versatility of this glaze. Truly a must-have for any pottery enthusiast!
Basic Glazing Instructions First you want to apply wax resist to the foot of your pot (where you don't want any glaze). When you dip your pot in bucket of glaze, the glaze won't stick where you have waxed. The glazes become molten glass in the kiln, so if there is any glaze on the bottom, your pot will stick to the shelf. This will wreck your pot and your kiln shelves! Paint a thin coat of wax on the bottom, as well as up the sides at least ¼ inch. All glazes move a little in the firing, and some are quite runny. Always leave enough room for your glaze to flow some without sticking to the kiln shelf. Until you are familiar with a particular glaze, it is better to leave some extra room. Use a thin coat of wax. It works better and dries faster. Let the wax dry for at least 15 or 20 minutes before dipping a pot in glaze. Use an old cruddy brush, they are never the same after using for wax. Clean your wax brush in warm water with a drop or two of dishwashing soap. Be careful not to get the wax where you don't want it, i.e. waxy fingerprints. Before you glaze your work, you should quickly rinse it under cold water. Thoroughly mix the glaze just before you use it. Dipping To coat the whole piece in a single glaze, the easiest technique is to pick it up with a pair of glaze tongs, dip it in, count to three and pull it out. Make sure to empty it as you withdraw it. If you pull a bowl out still full of glaze it will weigh so much that the tongs will break through. Hold it upside down over the bucket to drain the excess glaze. There will probably be some glaze sticking to the waxed areas; wipe off what you can while you are holding it with the tongs. Set the piece down and let it dry. After it is dry enough to handle, turn it over and sponge off any glaze still remaining on the bottom. The foot must be perfectly clean before it can go in a kiln. Brushing For brushing, most glazes need 2 to 3 coats. It is easier to get even coverage if you brush the first coat side to side, then the next coat up and down. Firing These glazes work best when fired between cone 5 and 6 (Orton Standard or Self-Supporting Cones, used as a witness cone placed on the kiln shelf during firing). If you use a kiln sitter you usually have to use a cone six in the sitter to achieve a good cone 5. For automatic kilns, we fire to cone 5 (fast) with a 15 minute hold. Every kiln is different, so you may have to fine tune your firing to achieve the best results.
Possibly our runniest glaze, but also one of our most beautiful. Opal is a brilliant pearlescent blue that varies from translucent where thin to mottled where thick.
Saturated color, dependability, and versatility make Velvets as popular for professionals as they are for children. Velvets fire true-to-color as a Cone 05/06 underglaze or fired to Cone 6. Some colors remain true as high as Cone 10. Try two finish possibilities: When left unglazed these colors have the rich textural appearance of velvet; when covered with AMACO Clear Transparent Matte or Clear Gloss they intensify in color. Can be easily applied to wet clay, greenware, or mature Cone 04 bisque (1971℉ / 1077℃) Saturated Color Apply to unfired clay or bisque True to color Can be used with or without glaze- Food Safe with proper glaze. Cone 05 to 10 Sprayable
A light but vibrant purple. Perfect for adding warmth to a piece. Potters looking for a more intense purple should look at Pansy Purple, as well.
Single dip (2-3 coats brushed) Very stable, no running, no breaking. A glossy surface.
A translucent brown that pools beautifully. Varies from caramel to deep chestnut depending on the thickness. Unlike the other Celadons, Root Beer can be a bit runny.
A deep translucent green, which pools to a cloudy blue where thickest. Peacock Green is not recommended for food ware, as it can change color when exposed to acids such as lemon or vinegar.
A deep, dark, intense purple color, the "really purple" answer to our Really Red glaze. Provides a solid, unbreaking finish.
Single dip (2-3 coats brushed) Very stable, no running, no breaking. A glossy surface.
Deep Olive Speckle is a rich, translucent, glossy green glaze with darker green speckles. Looks great when layered with our other Potter's Choice glazes.
A glossy opaque orange with lovely reddish tones. Won't run, glossy finish.
Single dip (2-3 coats brushed) Very stable, no running, no breaking. Contains cadmium inclusion stain. Lab test for cadmium release before selling dinnerware. A glossy surface.
A gentle, translucent blue-green color, similar to a traditional celadon. Easy to apply and reliable.Frank's Colored Celadons are a beautiful series of translucent glazes. Because they can be seen through, they are perfect for work with fine details or carving, or as an alternative to clear for ware with underglaze. They do not run and look great on their own or combined with other glazes.
Saturated color, dependability, and versatility make Velvets as popular for professionals as they are for children. Velvets fire true-to-color as a Cone 05/06 underglaze or fired to Cone 6. Some colors remain true as high as Cone 10. Try two finish possibilities: When left unglazed these colors have the rich textural appearance of velvet; when covered with AMACO Clear Transparent Matte or Clear Gloss they intensify in color. Can be easily applied to wet clay, greenware, or mature Cone 04 bisque (1971℉ / 1077℃) Saturated Color Apply to unfired clay or bisque True to color Can be used with or without glaze- Food Safe with proper glaze. Cone 05 to 10 Sprayable
A bright, cheerful yellow. Perfect as an accent color, or as a contrasting layer to dark colors like Blue Shino or Espresso Bean.
Single dip (2-3 coats brushed) Very stable, no running, no breaking. A glossy surface. Contains cadmium inclusion stain, food safe in our testing.
Frosted Turquoise is an opaque gray-blue glaze that appears to crackle over deep blue but has a smooth, satiny surface. This glaze is a great, detailed surface decoration for subtle, simple forms.
Saturated color, dependability, and versatility make Velvets as popular for professionals as they are for children. Velvets fire true-to-color as a Cone 05/06 underglaze or fired to Cone 6. Some colors remain true as high as Cone 10. Try two finish possibilities: When left unglazed these colors have the rich textural appearance of velvet; when covered with AMACO Clear Transparent Matte or Clear Gloss they intensify in color. Can be easily applied to wet clay, greenware, or mature Cone 04 bisque (1971℉ / 1077℃) Saturated Color Apply to unfired clay or bisque True to color Can be used with or without glaze- Food Safe with proper glaze. Cone 05 to 10 Sprayable
A neutral brown color with limited breaking.
Single dip (2-3 coats brushed) Failry stable, some mottling and breaking. Not recommended for food use, may change color or texture. A matt surface.
Saturated color, dependability, and versatility make Velvets as popular for professionals as they are for children. Velvets fire true-to-color as a Cone 05/06 underglaze or fired to Cone 6. Some colors remain true as high as Cone 10. Try two finish possibilities: When left unglazed these colors have the rich textural appearance of velvet; when covered with AMACO Clear Transparent Matte or Clear Gloss they intensify in color. Can be easily applied to wet clay, greenware, or mature Cone 04 bisque (1971℉ / 1077℃) Saturated Color Apply to unfired clay or bisque True to color Can be used with or without glaze- Food Safe with proper glaze. Cone 05 to 10 Sprayable
A glossy off-white flecked with dark brown specks. Has a smooth, glossy surface when fired.
Single dip (2-3 coats brushed) Very stable, no running, no breaking, lots of specks. A glossy surface.
