Combining Ceramic Glazes
Coyote glazes and spectrum nova glazes are formulated the same whether purchased in liquid or dry form.
Combining ceramic glazes. Ceramic recipes abound including those for clay bodies glazes slips and so on. Amaco also has some photos showing layering of some potter s choice glazes. Unlike paint glazes must be fired. Most recipes these days are formulated so that the combined weight of the components equals one hundred as in 100 percent.
Furthermore glazes are transformed by the fire and do not have the same surface or color before they are fired as after. Combining 1 4 cup each of any two glazes will give you enough glaze to cover a test tile small plate or bowl. Wednesday we ll follow up with another method sherman hall ceramic arts daily method 1 the quickest way to get more colors is to make half and half mixes of your current glazes. If you are new to mixing your own glazes stick with using recipes from other potters.
If so read on because it s time to try layering some glazes. A follow up video showing the results of combining ceramic glazes for new effects. Coyote has new photos showing layered cone 6 shino glazes. When you purchase them in dry form they are formulated for dipping pouring or spraying.
Mixing dry glazes for amaco laguna and spectrum glazes other than novas when you purchase them in liquid form pints gallons etc they are are formulated for brushing. Click the picture to see more combinations.