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– AMACO GLAZES –

AMACO has a variety of Cone 5/6 (2160F – 2230F. / 1186 – 1222C.) glazes that showcase a range of ceramic surfaces.
Glazes work well in combination with other recommended glazes.

– CELADON –

Like the beautiful ancient glazes they are modeled after, the AMACO Celadon glazes are glossy, transparent, and pool beautifully to add vivid accents to textured and carved surfaces. These playful celadons come in many colors and are 100% mixable- great for finding that perfect color!

•Translucent for textured surfaces
•Mixable colors for custom palette
•Food-safe
•Shown on White Clay
•Cone 5 / 6
•Look great under Potter’s Choice Glazes (3 coat/ 3 coat)
•Pictured results were fired in Oxidation

– COSMOS –

A BRAND NEW cone 5/6 glaze line that exhibits unique and captivating visual effects reminiscent of cosmic or otherworldly phenomena.  The Cosmos glazes are meticulously crafted to capture the mesmerizing beauty of crystalline glazes in every brushstroke. Transform your pottery into celestial masterpieces that sparkle with the brilliance of distant galaxies.

Are they Food Safe? Yes, but due to durability, these glazes are not recommended for food surfaces.

These glazes can be fired in a normal medium-speed firing with no special cooling schedule required. To take this glaze to the next level, use a controlled cooling scheduled for increased crystal growth

Cone 5 = 1184 °C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing) / 2201°F ( at 270°F/hour in the final 200°F of firing)

Cone 6 = 1241°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing) / 2266°F ( at 270°F/hour in the final 200°F of firing)

– High Fire –

The High Fire Cone 5 glaze series combines your favorites from the legacy Sahara and Celebration glaze lines. High Fire glazes produce interesting effects in both oxidation and reduction and should be brush-applied to bisque ware fired to Cone 04 for the best results.

Reliable glazes for Stoneware and Porcelain | Dinnerware safe | Cone 5 – 6

Cone 5 = 1184°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing) / 2201°F ( at 270°F/hour in the final 200°F of firing)

Cone 6 = 1241°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing) / 2266°F ( at 270°F/hour in the final 200°F of firing)

– POTTER’S CHOICE –

The Potter’s Choice glaze series was designed with the potter in mind! These stunning glazes add fluid colors and effects to smooth or textured ware, with optimal results at Cone 5/6. To use these glazes is to step into different ceramic glaze traditions of many cultures throughout history. Check out our PC Layering charts to see all the amazing results you can try in your own studio!

•Reduction Effects in Oxidation
•Variety of Colors and Surfaces
•Cone 5 / 6
•Limitless Layering Combinations!

– SATIN MATTE –

Satin Mattes break slightly over edges and texture and boast a soft satin feel. These glazes are formulated to be 100% mixable. Use Clear Satin to lighten color tones, Satin Black to create shades, and Satin White to create tints.

•Satin Surfaces
•Mixable for custom palette
•Food safe
•Cone 5 / 6

– SHINO –

Influenced by the humble earthiness of tea ceremony bowls, our Shino glazes give a traditional high-iron look to any high fire clay body. Beautiful on textured or smooth clay bodies, blendable to get the right degree of matte or glossy surface.

Shino glazes can also be layered with our PC line of glazes for different effects.

•Heavy Iron reduction look in oxidation
•Suitable for Red or White Clay
•Blendable to get gloss or matte variations
•Food safe
•Cone 5 / 6