Smokey Merlot is a warm, dark purple glaze with a soft float of lilac over the surface. This glaze looks... Read more
SKU: AMGPCP57
$23.25
Series: AMACO Potter's Choice
Firing Range: Cone 4-5 "Safe" Mid-Fire and Cone 5-6 Mid-Fire
Finish: Gloss and Opaque
Color: Purple and Brown
Surface: Breaking and Mottled
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.
The Potter's Choice glaze series was designed with the potter in mind! These stunning glazes add fluid colors and effects to smooth or textured ware, with optimal results at Cone 5/6. To use these glazes is to step into different ceramic glaze traditions of many cultures throughout history. Check out our PC Layering charts to see all the amazing results you can try in your own studio!
Reduction Effects in Oxidation | Variety of Colors and Surfaces | Cone 5 - 6 | Limitless Layering Combinations!
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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The Potter's Choice glaze series was designed with the potter in mind! These stunning glazes add fluid colors and effects to smooth or textured ware, with optimal results at Cone 5/6. To use these glazes is to step into different ceramic glaze traditions of many cultures throughout history.
In Part 1 of this video series we demonstrate how to layer PC-22 Blue Stone over PC-28 Frosted Turquoise. The final fired effects of this glaze combo will spice up any glaze palette!
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