Unleash your creativity with Mayco’s Jungle Gems™ Crystal Glazes. These stunning glazes allow ceramic artists to add color and depth to their designs with ease. Use alone for stunning effects, in glaze combination blending with Stroke & Coats®, Foundations® or Cobblestones or simply as an accent to your design.
Jungle Gems™
Mayco Seafoam Jungle Gems
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Seafoam is a translucent turquoise base glaze with a variety of white crystals that bloom. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades – crystals fade completely. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Peacock Eyes Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Peacock Eyes is an opaque white base glaze with a variety of blue crystals that bloom and small blue specks. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades – crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Northern Lights Crystallites
Cone 06: Northern Lights is a translucent pink base glaze with light blue crystals that melt/bloom and small blue specks. Cone 6: Base glaze fades - crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Berryberry Pie Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Berryberry Pie is a translucent purple base glaze with blue crystals that bloom and a variety of blue specks. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades completely – crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Plum Jelly Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Plum Jelly is a translucent purple base glaze with white crystals that bloom and a variety of white and blue specks. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades to blue – crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Oriental Carmel Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Oriental Carmel is a semi-opaque orange base glaze with variegated sage/brown crystals and a variety of black and brown specks. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades to gold – Green crystals disappear; remaining crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Cappuccino Mint Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Cappuccino Mint is a transparent brown base glaze with variegated sage/brown crystals and a variety of black and brown specks. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades – Green crystals change to brown; remaining crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Tahiti Grape Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Tahiti Grape is a semi-opaque blue base glaze with gray and white crystals that melt/bloom and black specks. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades – crystals fade and melt; speckles remain. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Monsoon Seas Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Monsoon Seas is a translucent blue base glaze with gray and white crystals that melt/bloom and blue specks. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades – crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Herb Garden Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Herb Garden is a translucent base glaze with sage/brown and green crystals and a variety of yellow and blue/green specks. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades – Green crystals change to brown; remaining crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Spotted Kiwi Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Herb Garden is a translucent base glaze with sage/brown and green crystals and a variety of yellow and blue/green specks. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades – Green crystals change to brown; remaining crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Celestial Blue Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (large photo): Celestial Blue is an opaque cobalt blue base glaze with a variety of white crystals and specks. Cone 6 oxidation (small photo): Base glaze darkens – crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Cosmic Black Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Cosmic Black is a translucent gray base glaze with white crystals that bloom and small blue specks. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades – crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Grape Divine Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Grape Divine is a semi-opaque purple base glaze with a variety of white crystals that bloom. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades – crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Lotus Blossom Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Grape Divine is a semi-opaque purple base glaze with a variety of white crystals that bloom. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades – crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Safari Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Safari is a semi-translucent brown base glaze with a variety of brown and black crystals and specks. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades – crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Cheetah Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Cheetah is an opaque white base glaze with translucent brown crystals that bloom and smaller black crystals. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades – crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Poppy Fields Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Poppy Fields is an opaque white base glaze with red and orange crystals that bloom and smaller black crystals. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades – crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Citrus Splash Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Citrus Splash is an opaque yellow base glaze with orange crystals that bloom and orange and brown specks. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze remains – crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Kaboom Crystallites
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Kaboom is an opaque white base glaze with red and blue crystals that bloom. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades – crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
Mayco Jungle Gem Crystal Glaze Pint Kit
Contains 12 pints of the best selling Jungle Gems™ glazes. Includes:CG-785 Royal FantasyCG-974 Bloomin’ BlueCG-717 PistachioCG-718 Blue CapriceCG-753 Sassy OrangeCG-756 FirecrackerCG-962 Blue AzureCG-780 Mystic JadeCG-964 KaleidoscopeCG-798 Black IrisCG-965 Mocha MarbleCG-970 Masquerade
$240.00
Mayco Jungle Gem Crystal Glaze 4 oz Kit
Contains 12 4 oz. jars of the best selling Jungle Gems™ glazes. Includes:CG-785 Royal FantasyCG-974 Bloomin’ BlueCG-717 PistachioCG-718 Blue CapriceCG-753 Sassy OrangeCG-756 FirecrackerCG-962 Blue AzureCG-780 Mystic JadeCG-964 KaleidoscopeCG-798 Black IrisCG-965 Mocha MarbleCG-970 Masquerade
$82.00
Mayco Crystalite 4 oz Kit
Contains 12 4oz. jars of the best selling Jungle Gems™/ Crystalites glazes. Includes:S-2701 Peacock EyesS-2702 Northern LightsS-2704 Plum JellyS-2708 Oriental CarmelS-2709 Cappuccino MintS-2711 Tahiti GrapeS-2712 Monsoon SeasS-2714 Herb GardenS-2715 Spotted KiwiS-2724 Lotus BlossomS-2727 Poppy FieldsS-2729 Citrus Splash
$82.00
Mayco Gogh Iris Jungle Gems
Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Gogh Iris is an opaque white base glaze with a variety of blue and green crystals. Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Base glaze fades – crystals fade and melt. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
$7.50 - $22.15
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Series Information: Mayco Jungle Gems Information and Brochure
Mayco’s Jungle Gems™ Crystal Glazes transform in the kiln when the small pieces of glass frit burst into color and intricate patterns during the firing process. Artists use these beautiful glazes to add dramatic, colorful effects to their creations.
FOR ARTISTS OF ALL AGES
Unleash your creativity with Mayco’s Jungle Gems™ Crystal Glazes. These stunning glazes allow ceramic artists to add color and depth to their designs with ease. Use alone for stunning effects, in glaze combination blending with Stroke & Coats®, Foundations® or Cobblestones or simply as an accent to your design.
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Usage Information Mayco Glaze Use
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Fundamentals
Shake well. Apply 2-3 coats to wet clay, greenware, or cone 04 bisque for use in design or solid coverage. Fundamentals® have a firing range from cone 06 to cone 10. If the form you are painting has texture, dab excess color out of the texture, and never allow the glaze to pool in the texture. To intensify color or for use on dinnerware, apply a clear or matte clear glaze. For use on clay or greenware, apply underglaze, allow to dry, and fire to cone 04. If desired, apply clear glaze and re-fire to cones 06-05 for earthenware and cone 5-10 for stoneware (998°C–1285°C). For use on bisque, apply to cone 04 bisque, apply clear glaze if desired and re-fire earthenware to cone 06/05 and cone 5-10 for stoneware. Generally, a clear glaze finish is applied to bring out the true color and vividness of the product. We recommend S-2101 Clear for low-fire and SW-001 Stoneware Clear Glaze unless noted SW-004 Zinc-Free Clear for mid-range.
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Stroke & Coat
One coat of Mayco Stroke & Coat® will create a translucent finish with subsequent coats adding opacity. We suggest 2-3 coats for full opacity and all over coverage. Let dry between coats. Stroke & Coat® glazes will fire to a gloss finish without clear glaze. However, if desired, a clear glaze (such as NT-CLR Clear One Dipping Glaze or S-2101 Crystal Clear Brushing) can be added. For application on wet or leatherhard clay and firing to cone 04, colors will retain their vibrancy with huge time savings. We recommend leaving an area unglazed, such as the back or bottom of the unfired piece, to allow for out-gassing of the clay during the single-firing process. Limit glazes to 2 coats including design work.
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Jungle Gems
Crystal glazes were designed to mature at cone 06/05. Shake the jar well and stir during the application process. Apply two to three even coats to shelf cone 04 bisque with a fan brush, allow to dry between coats. We recommend a soft fan brush, such as CB-604 #4 or CB-618 #8 Soft Fan, for glaze application. Stir frequently as crystals tend to settle in the jar due to their weight. Re-distribution of crystals may be required during the final coat. Where you see the crystal is where you will see it bloom. Avoid heavy application of crystals at the bottom of ware as the crystals bloom and can adhere to the kiln shelves or stilts. The crystals in the glaze will melt when fired, which may create a textured surface. Jungle Gems™ Crystal Glazes have a natural crazing that occurs when the crystals “bloom”. As that surface may be difficult to properly clean if in contact with food, we recommend crystal glazes to be used on decorative ware.
Jungle Gems™ Crystal Glazes have been formulated to mature at cone 06/05. However can be fired at higher temperatures. Their performance at cone 6 is noted on each individual product label. Crystals tend to flow at higher temperatures so take care on vertical pieces. We recommend testing on your clay body and in your kiln prior to use.
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Foundations
Shake for 5-6 seconds before use. Dispense glaze onto a palette (tile, plate, etc.) and apply with your brush or decorating accessory of choice (sponge, stamp, etc.). Foundations® glazes were designed to mature at a shelf cone 06/05. Apply 2-3 coats, on cone 04 bisque, allowing surface to dry in-between coats. Foundations® dries quickly and speeds up your ability to handle or perform additional decorating. Glaze fires to high-gloss finishes (excludes mattes), therefore does not need to be clear glazed. When applying to a large surface, we recommend a broad, soft brush such as CB-604 #4 Soft Fan. Try to get the brush fully saturated (loaded) and apply each coat in the same direction to minimize brush marks.
Foundations® have been formulated to mature at cone 06/05. However most will maintain their color at higher temperatures. Their performance at cone 6 is noted on each individual product label. We recommend testing on your clay body and in your kiln prior to use.
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Elements & Element Chunks
Shake for five to six seconds before use. Dispense glaze onto a palette (tile, plate, etc.) and apply with a soft brush or decorating accessory of choice (sponge, stamp, etc.). Dipping your brush directly into the jar may contaminate the jar’s contents, especially if you are using other glazes. Apply three to four coats to your piece. Elements™ glazes were designed to mature at a shelf cone 06 (999° C or 1830º F). When applying them over a large surface area, we recommend a broad, soft fan brush.
Moisten the brush with water first. The brush fully saturated (loaded) and each coat applied in the same direction. When the wet look has gone from the first coat, you may apply the next coat of glaze. Be sure the glaze has dried thoroughly prior to firing. A medium ramp/firing rate is recommended (250°F per hour) at shelf cone 06. Elements™ can be fired at higher temperatures but will change in appearance. We recommend testing prior to use.
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Stoneware Series
Stoneware Classic & Matte Glazes: Stir well. Apply to soft-fired bisque (cone 04/06). Apply one, two or three coats depending on the result desired. Allow each coat to dry before applying the next coat. Fire from cone 5/6-10. See label for additional firing information for individual glazes and cone 10 performance.
Stoneware Gloss Glazes: Stoneware Gloss glazes can be used in design, all over coverage and are the ideal product for intermixability at mid-range temperatures. The integrity of your design will remain unchanged as these glazes are incredibly stable and will not move or combine with surrounding colors. See label for additional firing information for individual glazes and cone 10 performance.
Dry mix products: Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator when handling dry glazes. Gently tumble unopened bag to redistribute material, Sieving is not necessary. Mix one 10Ib bag of Dry material into at least 10 pints of water. Stir thoroughly. Add additional water until desired Specific Gravity is reached. Specific Gravity preference will vary between studios, persons, and practice. Our recommended Specific Gravity is in the range of 1.47-1.51. This is for a 1 second dip time; you may want to mix to a lower Specific Gravity if you layer your glazes or tend to dip longer. Stir well before each use. We suggest using dipping tongs. Immerse the ware for 1-2 seconds. One dip of Mayco Dry is equivalent to 3 coats. Shake excess glaze off gently. Allow the glaze to dry before applying additional coats, if desired. When applying Stoneware Dry Crystal glazes, use a cup or ladle to pour the glaze over your piece. While the glaze is wet, you may use a fan brush to evenly distnbute the crystals; avoid heavy crystal loading on the bottom 1/3 of your piece. Fire to preferred temperature, cones 5-10 (2167°F-2345°F / 1186°C-1285°C). Testing recommended. The choice of clay body, the thickness of glaze application, the firing process, and temperature will affect the fired results.
Tip: Save your bag or log the lot number for if you have any questions for our technical team. Tip: Apply AC-302 Wax Resist to the bottom for easy dry foot clean-up.
Safety Information Mayco Dinnerware Safety Information
FOOD SAFE VS. DINNERWARE SAFE VS. NOT SUITABLE FOR DINNERWARE DUE TO SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues a series of Compliance Policy Guides (CPG) that explain policy on regulatory issues related to the FDA laws or regulations, primarily “Food Safe”. Specific to ceramic products and supplies:
- CPG Sec. 545.400 Pottery (Ceramics); Import and Domestic – Cadmium Contamination: delineates the acceptable test methods and levels of cadmium leach that is permissible
- CPG Sec. 545.450 Pottery (Ceramics); Import and Domestic – Lead Contamination: delineates the acceptable test methods and levels of lead leach that is permissible
- Please note: it is NOT illegal for a foodware item to contain traces of lead or cadmium as long as these substances test below the thresholds established in these guidelines.
“Food safe” seems to be one of the most confusing concepts for ceramic studios. It can be used differently among manufacturers, which lends to the confusion. There are some dissimilarities in how we ceramic manufacturers use definitions of food safe, dinnerware safe and other safety related information. Following is Mayco’s approach:
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AP SEAL
The AP (Approved Product) Seal identifies art materials are certified in a toxicological evaluation by a medical expert to contain no materials in sufficient quantities to be toxic or injurious to humans, including children, or to cause acute or chronic health problems as a wet glaze. Such products are certified by ACMI to be labeled in accordance with the chronic hazard labeling standard, ASTM D 4236, and the U. S. Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA).
CL SEAL
The CL (Cautionary Labeling) Seal identifies products that are certified to be properly labeled in a program of toxicological evaluation by a medical expert for any known health risks and with information on the safe and proper use of these materials as a wet glaze. CL products are NOT suitable for children 12 and under.
NON-TOXIC
Products bearing the Certified Non-Toxic seal have been reviewed by a toxicologist & deemed to have no health risk associated with the proper use of the product.
FOOD SAFE
Products bearing the Food Safe icon have been regulation and defined by the Compliance Policy Guide, maintained by the FDA. We have conducted testing on the individual glaze (or similar in formulation), which has passed standards for food safety when used according manufacturer’s direction.
DINNERWARE SAFE
Glazes identified with the Dinnerware Safe icon indicate the fired surface meets the FDA guidelines for food safe and is suitable for use on dinnerware.
NOT DINNERWARE SAFE
Glazes identified with this version of the Dinnerware Safe icon indicate the fired surface is NOT safe for use on dinnerware.
DINNERWARE SAFE WITH CLEAR GLAZE
Glazes identified with this version of the Dinnerware Safe icon indicate the fired surface is safe for use on dinnerware after a clear glaze or other dinnerware safe glaze is applied and fired.