Combining Ceramic Glazes

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.

Combining ceramic glazes.

When you purchase them in dry form they are formulated for dipping pouring or spraying. This example on the right is shino 042 over black 002. Click the picture to see more combinations. Coyote glazes and spectrum nova glazes are formulated the same whether purchased in liquid or dry form.

If so read on because it s time to try layering some glazes. The best way to track these transformations is to fire glazes first on a test tile. If you are new to mixing your own glazes stick with using recipes from other potters. Combining 1 4 cup each of any two glazes will give you enough glaze to cover a test tile small plate or bowl.

Most recipes these days are formulated so that the combined weight of the components equals one hundred as in 100 percent. A follow up video showing the results of combining ceramic glazes for new effects. Coyote has new photos showing layered cone 6 shino glazes. Furthermore glazes are transformed by the fire and do not have the same surface or color before they are fired as after.

Ceramic recipes abound including those for clay bodies glazes slips and so on. Unlike paint glazes must be fired.