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*FOR COVERAGE REFERENCE: Two ounces of regular glaze colors can cover approximately 2-3 coats (solid color) on the front of a salad/dinner size plate or a mug. Specialty glaze colors are sold in 2oz. paint pots only, and generally 2 ounces is the minimum amount of glaze that is expected to be used on a piece where you are combining 2 or more colors each. The size of a small plate or mug with full 3 coat coverage is about 4 ounces of a specialty glaze. You will probably use twice as much paint with these specialty glazes than with regular glazes because of the application rules. You should generally plan on ordering two 2 oz. paint pots of specialty glaze per small plate or mug. Please order accordingly.

*Things You Need to Know About Specialty Glazes Before You Use Them:

These glaze have specific rules of use when painting with them as they react differently than our regular glazes during firing. Most specialty glazes are “moving glazes” which mean as they melt in the kiln, gravity takes over and they run down your piece. For this reason we recommend painting solid blocks of colors, overlapping these colors and having fun with them as they are a bit of a visual experiment. Do not use these colors to paint detailed fine designs or paint other detailed designs in other glazes over these glazes as they will move and your design will blur. These glazes look beautiful when you are using lots of glaze in a very abstract and full coverage style. We also do not dip these glazes in our clear overglaze because it affects the finished look. Make sure when painting a pottery piece with any specialty glaze you are painting the ENTIRE PIECE (front, back, sides, insides and underneath) with at least 3 coats of your specialty glaze. Any part of your pottery that is less than 3 coats will have a “glaze starved” look to it and any parts unpainted will remain raw white bisque which is porous and not food safe. Also, these glazes are iron based, so most of them look rust colored in their unfired state but we promise you they will magically turn the color they are supposed to during the firing process!

Check out this awesome specialty glaze color combo chart to mix and match these colors on pottery for cool and unique effects.

Don’t hesitate to give us a ring if you have coverage questions.

*General Use Instructions for Specialty Glazes:

We recommend applying the glaze with a damp fan or mop brush for best coverage application. You can buy these in our online shop, too! We suggest 3 coats for opacity and all over coverage. Let dry between coats. When using ceramic glazes, you must return your painted pottery to us so that we may apply a clear overglaze and fire it in our kilns to make the glaze permanent and functional on your pottery piece. All our glazes are non-toxic and food safe. Specialty glazes have iron in them and can stain some clothing, but wash up with soap and water. Occasionally an iron removal cleaning detergent is needed.

Do not use any other paints, pens, pencils, markers or other materials other than what you have purchased through us to decorate your pottery. Other paint and decorating products are not compatible with our high quality ceramic glazes we provide for your painting enjoyment.

NEVER COMBINE ACRYLIC PAINTS, OTHER PAINTS, SHARPIES, GLUES, OR OTHER MATERIALS WITH FIRED CERAMIC GLAZES. YOU WILL PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR POTTERY. IF YOU DO, WE WILL MOST LIKELY HAVE TO REFUSE TO FIRE IT FOR SAFETY REASONS. ONLY CERAMIC GLAZES ARE MEANT TO BE FIRED IN A KILN. ART IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT, WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MISUSE OF OUR PRODUCTS.

If you have a question about if something is compatible with our ceramic firing practices, please call us during regular business hours at 860-517-8553 and we would be more than happy to assist.

Please see our Studio Policies and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for additional information.