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EnviroColor Line
Colors of the natural environment, these glazes display a unique contrast of sheen and matte effects. EnviroColor Glazes break into secondary colors, similar to Opulence Reduction Look Glazes
food safe (Opulence)
non-toxic (generic lab labeling)
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EnviroColor Semi-Matte
EnviroColor Semi-Matte
EnviroColor Line Numbered 800-899
Colors of the natural environment, these glazes display a unique contrast of sheen and matte effects. EnviroColor Glazes break into secondary colors, similar to Opulence Reduction Look Glazes
By Overlapping any Reduction Look 600 series over or under any EnviroColor Glaze, you can achieve nice flow and movement. If the EnviroColor Glaze is the top glaze in the combination, it will promote a more matte effect. 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 EnviroColor look glaze colors by mixing stains or raw colorants to: 810 Sandstone. Opulence Glazes are compatible and may be blended by volume or weight to create an infinite variety of colors, shades, and effects. Example: equal parts 852 Meadow and 856 Everglade to make a nice Blue/Green. Of course, we recommend testing any combination to assure good results.
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.
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.
Use & Mixing Instructions
Use & Mixing Instructions
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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.
About Opulence Glazes
About Opulence Glazes
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Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company, manufacturer of Opulence Glaze, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Frited vs Felspathic Glaze
by Joseph McDaniel
Several glaze companies will Frit their glazes. This is the act of melting the glaze into glass and grinding the glass back into a powder.
This is done for several reasons: to make manufacturing and production easier and more consistent. However, Potters have been using the natural flocculation of un-frited, or felspathic, materials for ten thousand years to ensure good quality and consistent results.
Frited materials need extra gums and suspension agents to ensure the glaze does not settle quickly and can be applied to the pottery in a way that is familiar. This leads to an artificial feel in application and inconsistent results when pottery is dipped in a fritted glaze.
Opulence Glaze is a felspathic glaze.
Over the course of 30 years, we have been making our glazes just like our ancestors did all those years ago. We have spent time perfecting the blending process to ensure a consistent result without having to compromise on the natural quality of our glaze materials.
This is not to say that we don’t add gums and suspension agents to our glazes, but we add to the natural flocculation of the glaze leading to consistent results that feel like you made the glaze yourself. As artists, we want to make a glaze that feels like we made it in our studio, not manufactured.
This is why Opulence Glaze has been and will always be manufactured to be the top-rated dipping glaze line with brushable options.
