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Opulence Gloss
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 114 Ultra White
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 125 Clear
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 127 Black
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 138 Heavy Cream
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 240 Burgundy
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 262 Red Earth
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 279 Redwood
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 346 White
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 350 Polished Stone
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 362 Grape
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 368 Midnight Blue
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 421 Real Teal
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 441 Turquoise
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 447 Dark Spruce Green
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 461 Evening Shade
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 502 Denim
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 503 Celadon
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 504 Limerick
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 508 Goldenrod
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 512 Tropical Melon
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company 518 Red Wagon
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Series Information: Opulence Gloss Glaze Information
Gloss Line-100 through 599
A broad color palette, Opulence Gloss Glazes are perfect for colorful, functional, or decorative work. Not prone to flow or move when used on their own, these glazes are perfect for a base color when layering.
By Overlapping any Reduction Look 600 series over or under any Gloss Glaze you can achieve nice flow and movement. This is a great way of adding unique colors to a piece. We recommend that this overlap not be used too close to the bottom due to this nice flow.
You can create your own C/6 gloss glaze colors by mixing stains or raw colorants to: 125 Clear for saturated colors or 346 White for more pastel colors
Opulence Glazes are thicker than most glazes and are therefore more forgiving before fired. They can be rubbed, sanded, and scraped without adverse effects.
When purchased in dry form and mixed with water, they can be dipped, poured, sprayed without the addition of deflocculants or binders. For brushing try our liquid pints, designed for brushing
All Opulence Glazes are Lead and Barium Free, Food Safe, Dishwasher Safe and Microwave Safe.
Although Opulence Glazes were designed for C/6 electric firing, customers have reported successful results in gas or wood kiln as well as at various temperatures and conditions. We do recommend thorough testing under your circumstances to assure good results.
Usage Information Use & Mixing Instructions
Mixing Instructions
Directions for Brushable Liquid
Brush 3-4 coats on C/06-04 bisque. For best results, use a soft brush. Brushable liquid glaze can be modified for dipping/pouring by adding 2 capfuls of water and shaking well before using. Allow to dry thoroughly before glaze firing to C/6.
Directions for Dry 5 lb and 25 lb quantity
For dipping and pouring, add dry glaze to water as specified below for each glaze line. Sieve through an 80 mesh screen. Recommended specific gravity 150-155.
Gloss Glazes
Numbered 100-599 MIXING DRY: 5 lb -mix with 4.5 lb of water /25 lb -mix with 22.5 lb of water. These colorful, glossy glazes show the best result with a slow, gradual dip. They are not prone to flow or move. Perfect for adding a base color when layering glazes.
EnviroColor Glazes
Numbered 800-899 MIXING DRY: 5 lb -mix with 4.5 lb of water / 25 lb -mix with 22.5 lb of water. Glazes in this group display a unique contrast of sheen and matte effect. Because of the chemical makeup of these glazes, it is very important that you stir between each application. When applied alone, these glazes are not prone to flow or move.
Reduction-Look Glazes
Numbered 600-699 MIXING DRY: 5 lb -mix with 4.5 lb of water / 25 lb -mix with 22.5 lb of water. Reduction Look glazes are formulated to mimic a gas or wood fired look and break into secondary colors. These glazes can be dipped at a slower pace and even benefit from an accented second dip (half way down the pot). All of the glazes in this group run the risk of flowing off the pot if two Reduction Look glazes are layered too closely to the bottom.
Translucent Glazes
Numbered 900-999 MIXING DRY: 5 lb -mix with 4.5 lb of water / 25 lb -mix with 22.5 lb of water. A lighter clay body best shows the colors of these glazes. A slower dip or double dip will result in a deeper effect, especially in textured areas. These glazes pair well when applied under other glazes from the Opulence Glaze lines.
Satin Matte Glazes
Numbered 700-799 MIXING DRY: 5 lb -mix with 4.5 lb of water / 25 lb -mix with 22.5 lb of water. The saturated color and a satin matte finish make these glazes stand out from the rest. Stiring these glazes between each application will ensure the best coverage. Although Opulence Satin Matte glazes fire beautifully at C/6, for a more matte effect, program the kiln to fire C/5 with a 30 minute hold.
Safety Information About Opulence Glazes
Opulence Glaze is manufactured by Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company on The Clay Lady’s Campus in Nashville, TN
Opulence Glaze has been on the market since 1988 delivering great results in Cone 6 electric kilns. Now introducing Opulence Glaze for Cone 6 reduction firing in gas and wood kilns! The Clay Lady’s Campus artists, students and Cone 10 customers have been successfully firing Opulence in our gas and wood kilns to Cone 6. Less firing time and less fuel for amazing results!
Opulence Glaze was developed by Dr. Richard Eppler, the foremost glaze chemist in the world, and Tom Turnbull. Manufactured by Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company, sales started in 1986 with the goal to give potters access to quality glaze results with the brillance and clarity to match any in the ceramic industry. A potter did not need to be a chemist, one only needed to add water.
Today, these same high standards are continued as new glazes are being developed by Joseph McDaniel, the glaze technician at
Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company, manufacturer of Opulence Glaze, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company, manufacturer of Opulence Glaze, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Since this time many commercial glazes have joined the market, yet Opulence still stands out as the best dipping glaze available. Another advantage that was foremost in development, Opulence Glaze can be blended and/or used as a base glaze so to give each potter their own individual, signature glazes. Also, there is no question about the food safety of the glazes.
Now available in 5 distinctive finishes in both brushing and dipping, Opulence Glaze stays in the forefront of the commercial glaze industry. Each glaze is backed by Mid-South Ceramic’s commitment to education, quality, and best results.