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CO-08 Dark Star

Description

Dark Star is a fluid, dark matte glaze with iridescent crystals like a beetle shell. Breaks translucent. Apply to: Cone 04 Bisqueware 
Number of coats: 4 coats This glaze performs best at cone 6 but can be fired to cone 5. For best results, leave the inside or back of the form unglazed. Can be fired in a normal medium-speed firing with no special cooling schedule required. To take this glaze to the next level, use a controlled cooling schedule for increased crystal growth. These glazes are prone to running so we recommend stopping your glaze about half an inch above the foot. You can also use a drip tray or soft bricks to protect kiln shelves.

Firing schedule:

Cone 5 = 1184 °C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing) / 2201°F ( at 270°F/hour in the final 200°F of firing)

Cone 6 = 1241°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing) / 2266°F ( at 270°F/hour in the final 200°F of firing)

 

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SKU: AMGCOP08

$36.00

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        Quick Reference

      Series: Cosmos

      Firing Range: Cone 5-6 Mid-Fire

      Finish: Gloss, Translucent , and iridescent

      Color: Purple, Navy, Black, and Multicolor

      Surface: Crystalline

      Description

      Dark Star is a fluid, dark matte glaze with iridescent crystals like a beetle shell. Breaks translucent. Apply to: Cone 04 Bisqueware 
Number of coats: 4 coats This glaze performs best at cone 6 but can be fired to cone 5. For best results, leave the inside or back of the form unglazed. Can be fired in a normal medium-speed firing with no special cooling schedule required. To take this glaze to the next level, use a controlled cooling schedule for increased crystal growth. These glazes are prone to running so we recommend stopping your glaze about half an inch above the foot. You can also use a drip tray or soft bricks to protect kiln shelves.

      Firing schedule:

      Cone 5 = 1184 °C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing) / 2201°F ( at 270°F/hour in the final 200°F of firing)

      Cone 6 = 1241°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing) / 2266°F ( at 270°F/hour in the final 200°F of firing)

       

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      AMACO Glaze Tips

      Top 5 Glazing Tips & Tricks

       

       

      Glazing woes?? Have no fear - Amaco is here!! Follow along in our first Top 5 video where we guide you through our top tips and tricks when it comes to brushing glaze on your ceramic wares.

      The sample pieces we show in Amaco ads and layering brochures aren't achieved by camera tricks or elaborate firing schedules, but simply by a uniform method for applying glazes and tracking results. 

      Cosmos

       A BRAND NEW cone 5/6 glaze line that exhibits unique and captivating visual effects reminiscent of cosmic or otherworldly phenomena. The Cosmos glazes are meticulously crafted to capture the mesmerizing beauty of crystalline glazes in every brushstroke. Transform your pottery into celestial masterpieces that sparkle with the brilliance of distant galaxies.

      Are they Food Safe? Yes, but due to durability, these glazes are not recommended for food surfaces.

      These glazes can be fired in a normal medium-speed firing with no special cooling schedule required. To take this glaze to the next level, use a controlled cooling scheduled for increased crystal growth

      Cone 5 = 1184 °C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing) / 2201°F ( at 270°F/hour in the final 200°F of firing)

      Cone 6 = 1241°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing) / 2266°F ( at 270°F/hour in the final 200°F of firing)

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      Video Resources

      Explore AMACO Cosmos Glazes

      Looking to try out Amaco's new Cosmos glazes? This video will explain all the tips and tricks to getting the best results with the Cosmos.

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      You may start to notice some new icons and warnings on our Safety Data Sheets. Our formulations are still the same, and all of the safety information comes from testing and evaluation by an ACMI-approved toxicologist.

      The additional information and symbols will help our customers ensure they're using our products safely, even in industrial environments that may use a variety of chemicals.

      AMACO has a comprehensive library of SDS files for all of their products, including discontinued products.

      Click here to find the Safety Data Sheet for any AMACO product

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