Low-Fire Glazes and Effects
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Mayco Stroke & Coat Wonderglazes and Sets
Item #: 30408
(167)
$17.99 - $195.00
One-fire decorating and glazing! Stroke & Coat is specially formulated for application on bisque, greenware, and even wet clay. The ready-to-use color...
Mayco Stroke & Coat Wonderglazes and Sets
Item #: 30408
(167)
$17.99 - $195.00
One-fire decorating and glazing! Stroke & Coat is specially formulated for application on bisque, greenware, and even wet clay. The ready-to-use color...
Blick Essentials Gloss Glazes and Sets
Item #: 30482
(127)
$13.27 - $92.80
Blick Essentials Gloss Glazes come in a variety of bright, true colors that can be intermixed to create an infinite palette of colors. Non-toxic, non-...
Blick Essentials Gloss Glazes and Sets
Item #: 30482
(127)
$13.27 - $92.80
Blick Essentials Gloss Glazes come in a variety of bright, true colors that can be intermixed to create an infinite palette of colors. Non-toxic, non-...
Mayco Lead-Free Jungle Gems Crystal Glazes and Sets
Item #: 30400
(86)
$18.44 - $93.85
Jungle Gems Crystal Glazes contain small pieces of glass frit that transform into splashes of color and patterns when fired, demonstrating the magic o...
Mayco Lead-Free Jungle Gems Crystal Glazes and Sets
Item #: 30400
(86)
$18.44 - $93.85
Jungle Gems Crystal Glazes contain small pieces of glass frit that transform into splashes of color and patterns when fired, demonstrating the magic o...
Amaco Lead-Free LG Series Gloss Glazes
Item #: 30413
(44)
$18.17 - $99.97
Amaco Liquid Gloss Glazes feature popular brilliant colors and fire to a smooth, glossy finish at a witness Cone 05. Ideal for enhancing texture, thes...
Amaco Lead-Free LG Series Gloss Glazes
Item #: 30413
(44)
$18.17 - $99.97
Amaco Liquid Gloss Glazes feature popular brilliant colors and fire to a smooth, glossy finish at a witness Cone 05. Ideal for enhancing texture, thes...
Amaco Teacher's Palette Glazes
Item #: 30476
(37)
$18.66
Amaco Teacher’s Palette Glazes are one-step, lead-free gloss decorating glazes. In addition to exceptional value, they bring a palette of bold, vibran...
Amaco Teacher's Palette Glazes
Item #: 30476
(37)
$18.66
Amaco Teacher’s Palette Glazes are one-step, lead-free gloss decorating glazes. In addition to exceptional value, they bring a palette of bold, vibran...
Mayco Elements Glazes
Item #: 30443
(30)
$15.03 - $16.25
Mayco Elements Glazes were designed to simulate the aesthetic, movement, and interest of mid-range and high fire glazes in a cone 06/05 oxidation kiln...
Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat Glazes
Item #: 30408
(11)
$22.00 - $197.99
Mayco's Speckled Stroke & Coat Glazes are an enhanced version of the popular Stroke & Coat Wonderglazes. The addition of small specks of color to the ...
Mayco Designer Liners and Set
Item #: 30488
(35)
$4.90 - $23.74
This concentrated, clay-based pigment is packaged in a 1.25 oz squeeze bottle with a metal writer tip. It fires to a matte finish. Mayco Designer Line...
Mayco Crystal Clear Dipping Glaze
Item #: 30408
(2)
$35.00 - $70.69
Preserve the surface of your work while providing a beautiful, glossy finish! Mayco Crystal Clear Dipping Glaze is specially formulated to provide a w...
Mayco Crystal Clear Dipping Glaze
Item #: 30408
(2)
$35.00 - $70.69
Preserve the surface of your work while providing a beautiful, glossy finish! Mayco Crystal Clear Dipping Glaze is specially formulated to provide a w...
Mayco Precious Metals Overglaze
Item #: 30574
(11)
$38.50 - $56.95
Mayco Precious Metals Overglazes are real precious metals applied to fired glazed ware as a final finish. These overglazes are opaque when applied, an...
Mayco Precious Metals Overglaze
Item #: 30574
(11)
$38.50 - $56.95
Mayco Precious Metals Overglazes are real precious metals applied to fired glazed ware as a final finish. These overglazes are opaque when applied, an...
Amaco Lead-Free Low-Fire Opalescent Glazes
Item #: 30428
(27)
$21.90
These lead-free, opaque glazes develop opalescence and interesting textures with high gloss and iridescence similar to mother-of-pearl. Apply Amaco Op...
Spectrum Low Fire Metallic Glazes
Item #: 30596
(9)
$28.03 - $120.00
Use Spectrum Low Fire Metallic Glazes for creating decorative and special effects on pottery. The range of six glazes give the appearance of brushed b...
Mayco Crystal Clear Brushing Glaze
Item #: 30408
(11)
$9.39 - $35.00
Preserve the surface of your work while providing a beautiful, glossy finish! Mayco Crystal Clear Brushing Glaze is specially formulated to provide a ...
Mayco Crystal Clear Brushing Glaze
Item #: 30408
(11)
$9.39 - $35.00
Preserve the surface of your work while providing a beautiful, glossy finish! Mayco Crystal Clear Brushing Glaze is specially formulated to provide a ...
Speedball Earthenware Glazes
Item #: 30456
(15)
$12.05 - $149.21
Spectacular results can be achieved with these bright, intense, highly saturated glazes. Speedball Glazes can be used on earthenware clays that have b...
Amaco Teacher's Palette Light Low Fire Lead-Free Glazes
Item #: 30579
(1)
$18.89
Amaco Teacher's Palette Light Low Fire Glazes are translucent gloss glazes that break and flow to enhance the texture of a clay body. Can be brushed o...
Amaco Lead-Free Matt Glazes
Item #: 30419
(24)
$22.00 - $73.28
The Amaco LM Matt Glaze Series is one of the most pleasing for decorative art pottery. These glazes are supplied in liquid, ready-to-use form. Apply t...
Laguna Lead-Free Gloss Glazes
Item #: 30402
(10)
$13.50 - $14.35
Laguna recommends its EM series of glazes for schools and other users desiring low fire (Cone 06) glazes that do not contain lead. When properly fired...
Mayco Pottery Cascade Glazes
Item #: 30442
(3)
$18.95
Mayco Pottery Cascade Glazes are moving, flowing glazes that are commonly used over other glazes to create reactions and movement. Cascades are perfec...
Mayco Pottery Cascade Glazes
Item #: 30442
(3)
$18.95
Mayco Pottery Cascade Glazes are moving, flowing glazes that are commonly used over other glazes to create reactions and movement. Cascades are perfec...
Mayco Mother-of-Pearl Translucent Overglaze
Item #: 30590
(1)
$6.75
Apply Mayco Mother of Pearl Translucent Overglaze over fired glazes to create a lustrous finish. Its appearance (shiny or dull) is determined by the g...
Mayco Mother-of-Pearl Translucent Overglaze
Item #: 30590
(1)
$6.75
Apply Mayco Mother of Pearl Translucent Overglaze over fired glazes to create a lustrous finish. Its appearance (shiny or dull) is determined by the g...
Mayco Cobblestone Glaze
Item #: 30460
(9)
$14.50
Cobblestone is a unique non-toxic textural glaze that forms a raised rectangular chip when fired. Colors can be achieved by applying a coat of Mayco S...
Low Fire Glazes
Explore and expand your horizons with low-fire glazes from Blick. Intended primarily for sculpture and decorative pieces, glazes created by Amaco, Mayco, Duncan, and others for low-fire environments can be used with terra cotta, earthenware, and select stoneware clays to produce brilliant colors and stunning effects.
Create gloss, matte, and transparent finishes. Experiment with metallics, crystals, crackles, textures, speckles, cascading colors, and precious metal overglazes. Discover economical class packs for schools and other learning environments.
Many glazes are food safe for use on dinnerware, but be sure to check any glaze's intended use before you purchase it, as some may only be intended for decorative use.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if a glaze will work with the clay I have?
It's crucial that clay and glazes be matched for firing temperature. Both low- and mid/high-fire clays can bisque at cone 04, but the recommended glaze firing range will be different for each. Glazes need to mature in the recommended glaze firing range for the clay. Fire the glaze too low and it won't mature, too high and it may discolor or flow too much. Fire the clay too low and it won't vitrify enough to be durable, too hot and the clay will soften and distort or may even melt. Also, we always recommend firing test tiles to verify that the glaze is a good "fit" for the clay. Most of the time commercial glazes and clays work together, but it's still possible for them to not have the same rate of expansion and shrinkage, which can result in glaze crazing or shivering.
Can I fire hotter than the glaze states?
Many glazes can fire hotter than the specified firing range, but the glaze will typically flow more, and certain colors may fade, darken, or otherwise change in appearance. Consult the manufacturer's guidelines to determine whether the glaze you have in mind can take a hotter firing and be prepared to fire test tiles to make sure you know what to expect before applying to actual ware.
What if I want to use a glaze that fires hotter than my clay is intended for?
This is not a good idea. Firing the clay too hot can destabilize or even melt clay that's meant for lower temperatures. Firing the glaze too low will not provide the heat necessary for it to mature to its expected appearance. The clay and glaze should be matched for firing temperature.
Can all glazes be used on dinnerware?
No. Please verify prior to purchasing that the glaze is acceptable for dinnerware if that is your intended use.
Will the clay body affect the appearance of the fired glaze?
Absolutely. It's always a good idea to fire test tiles with your specific clay to see the results you can expect before applying to your finished piece. The photos on our website will typically only show you the results with a single clay body.
My glaze is not the color I expected out of the jar. Should an Aqua glaze really look red in liquid form?
Ceramic glazes can look very different in liquid form compared to the fired result. Don't be alarmed if the liquid color is quite different.
I don't find the glaze color I'm looking for. Can I mix glazes to get different colors?
Sometimes you can. Look at the product description for the glaze to see if it notes that colors can be mixed. Otherwise, just know that any mixtures will be experimental; yellow+blue may not give you green for example, and take meticulous notes so you can reproduce any favorable outcome.