Art Glazes Information

AG-200 Series

Application: Apply 3 full flowing coats, unless noted differently on the jar, to bisque that has been fired to at least witness cone 04. Fire glaze to witness cone 06-05.

Notes: 

  • Apply smoothly to plain surfaces to avoid a spotty look.
  • Pale colors applied too sparsely will look more like clear glazes. 
  • Transparent and Semi-transparent glazes accent embossed designs.
  • All glazes work well in glaze combinations and can be applied in 1, 2 or 3 coats for this technique depending on the strength of the desired color. 
  • The following AG-200 Series glazes are food safe: AG-242, 244, 251, 252, 253, 256, 257, 258, 261 & 291. If you are making tableware items for resale, it is your responsibility to meet all FDA Regulations. 
  • All others are not lead free.
AG-400 Series

Application: Apply 3 flowing coats of glaze to bisque that has been fired to at least witness cone 04. Fire glaze to witness cone 06-05. An uneven application will produce more two-toned color variations.

Notes:

  • Shape of the piece, thickness of application and the firing rate and temperature will affect these glazes.
  • Apply smoothly to plain surfaces to avoid a spotty look.
  • Re-firing will give more color formation to the two-toned colors.
  • Art glazes are great for creating new effects when used in combinations.
  • Apply 1, 2 or 3 coats of glaze under, over or between other glazes for interesting variations.
  • 410 Black Lustre produces a mirror-like brilliant surface. It may run off the high or heavily embossed areas. A soaking cycle at the end of the glaze firing will enhance the metallic sheen of this glaze. 
  • AG 454 & 461 are food safe. 
  • All others are not lead free.
AG-460 Empress White

Characteristics: AG-460 is rightfully an Art Glaze but is different in that it flows more freely during firing. The movement in firing produces a silvery thread of color, changing from gloss to matte and pools in recessed areas of embossed ware.

Application: While 3 coats produces a beautiful color, an extra dabbing of color here and there will produce more of the metallic-looking color to change. The third coat should be tapered back, slightly, from the bottom of vertical pieces to reduce the chance of drips. Care should be given when using Empress White next to other glazes to prevent them from mingling. 

Notes: Empress White is especially versatile. If used alone, it produces an off-white color, almost ecru, with just the right amount of color variation for shading on clothing. If used over underglaze colors, such as dark browns and Redwood, the flow of the glaze adds iridescence to the finish. If used in combination with Matte Transparent over One Stroke colors, it produces tiny brown threads that add to the detail of the design. Empress White works well in combinations using 1, 2 or 3 coats over, under or between other glazes.

  • Food Safe
  • Apply 3 coats to bisque that has been fired to at least witness cone 04. Fire glaze to witness cone 06-05.
AG-601 White Drape (Over AG-408)

Characteristics: This glaze is not intended to be used alone. It is a free-flowing glaze used to produce special effects or flow patterns when used in combination with other glazes. White Drape forms a cascading water effect when used alone over a glaze and applied heavily at the top of the piece. It will form runs on it's own or you can direct the runs when applying the product. Depending on the glaze underneath, White Drape can blend with the color creating a tint to the special effect glaze.

Application: Apply with a brush in 1-3 coats. A sea wool, Chore Boy or Tuffy™ sponge can be used. 

Notes:

  • Can be applied between, underneath or over colors.
  • Shape of the piece affects the performance of the glazes.
  • Firing temperature, ramp rate and a soaking period may enhance the flow patterns.
  • Avoid excess color toward the bottom of the piece to prevent drips from forming.
  • Can be used with Jungle Gems to add more flow and color variations.
  • Fire to cone 06-05. Lustre compatible.
  • This glaze is not lead free.
AG-605 Gold Filigree

Characteristics: Gold Filigree is a metallic looking glaze that resembles a beautiful gold, mirror-like finish with delicate lacy threads weaving throughout. The lacy pattern is more pronounced with a heavier application.

Application: Apply 3-4 full, flowing coats to properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque.

Notes: Cannot be fired to a lower temperature cone and retain its mirror-like finish. This glaze is not lead free.
AG-630 Opaque White

Characteristics: White Opaque  is a white gloss glaze that resembles expensive white opaque glass. It covers imperfections in bisque and works well with decals and fired metallic. 

Application: 

  • Apply 3 coats to bisque that has been fired to at least witness cone 04. Fire glaze to witness cone 06-05.
  • Food Safe. Semi-Opaque. Gold & overglaze compatable. 
AG-585 Tesserae

Characteristics: Tesserae is a unique textural glaze that forms a raised, rectangular, chip-like texture. This glaze can be used to save fired pieces with mistakes or flaws in the final glaze finish.

Application: 

  • Apply to properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. After application, allow to dry and fire to shelf cone 06.
  • Apply over any moving glaze, fired or not, or any underglaze surface. Sometimes an extra coat of the underlying glaze is needed because Tesserare can have a tendency  to absorb the underlying glaze.

Notes:

  • Handle the ware carefully as dried Tesserae has tendency to flake off.
  • The application, drying time before firing, method and temperature of the firing will impact the final finish of this product.
  • One Strokes can be used to apply designs or tint this glaze.
  • This glaze is not lead free.
AG-610 White Foam

Characteristics: White Foam develops fine bubbles during the firing, resulting in a foam-like, snowy texture. Foam can be used for designs and dimensional scenes, hills and snow banks. Foam maintains its position when used over non-moving matte glazes in the Series 2000 Glaze line. Foam can be used alone or for all over coverage as a background.

Application:

  • Apply to properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque with a brush or sponge
  • It can also be applied to greenware.
  • Fire to shelf cone 06 to 04.
  • Can be glazed.

Notes:

  • 3 even coats can be applied with a brush or for a better and more even texture, apply with a silk sponge.
  • Once fired, this glaze can be used for a textured background for China paints, overglaze metallics or overglaze lusters and stains.
  • Can be tinted with One Strokes to form different colors. Use darker colors for tinting to avoid diluting the glaze.
  • When using with another glaze that meet, apply the first coat of White Foam overlapping the applied other glaze. Foam has a tendency to pull into itself, which would leave a bare spot if this is not done.
  • Lusters and fired metallic can be used over the fired glaze.
  • Non-fired acrylic stains, opaque or translucent may be used over foam after firing for a different look.
  • This glaze is not lead free.