Laguna Glaze Tips

1. Brushing Glazes Application

• Application: Apply 2–3 even coats using a soft fan brush, allowing each coat to

dry thoroughly before the next.

• Consistency: Ensure the glaze has a creamy consistency. If the glaze is too

thick or cracks upon drying, consider adding a gum solution or water (1

tablespoon gum solution to ¼ cup distilled water) to improve brushability and

prevent defects.

2. Dipping Glazes Mixing

• For Laguna dry dipping glazes, mix to a specific gravity of 1.46–1.47 for clear dipping

glazes, 1.55 for color dipping glazes.

• Application: Dip the bisque-fired piece for 2–4 seconds to achieve a uniform coat.

3. Spray Application

• Technique: Apply multiple thin, even layers, allowing each to dry before the next.

This method helps achieve a uniform surface and is ideal for avoiding brush marks.

4. Clay Body Considerations

• Interaction: Glaze behavior can vary significantly depending on the clay body. For

instance, glazes may appear more vibrant on white clay bodies and may run more

on porcelain due to its higher bisque absorbency.

5. Running Potential

• High-Flux Glazes: Glazes with high flux content, such as certain glossy like or our

crystalline glazes, are more prone to running, especially when applied thickly or onvertical surfaces. It's advisable to avoid heavy application near the boom third of

vertical pieces.

6. Specialty Glazes

• Dry Lake Glazes: Apply 2–3 coats, allowing each to semi-dry between

applications. The thicker the application, the more pronounced the texture.

These glazes are recommended for decorative surfaces only. They can be

applied over gloss glaze for a slightly flaer texture.

• Crystal Glazes: Stir thoroughly before use to evenly distribute. Apply 2–3

coats, ensuring crystals are not concentrated near the boom of the piece to

prevent excessive running.

7. Firing

• Temperature: Most of our Mid-range glazes are formulated for firing at Cone 5–6.

8. Testing

• We recommend that the distributor encourages customers to do small-scale test

firings on their local clay bodies to assess glaze fit and behavior before commiing

to full-scale production.