Specialty Art Glazes

By design and definition, specialty art glazes are “Temperamental”. The same characteristics that create wonderful effects also demand special application and firing techniques to avoid running, crawling, or other potential pitfalls. Be aware that some Art Glazes always run (e.g. ^06 Moonscape and ^5 Crystal Blossom Glazes).
To optimize your experience with specialty art glazes, test each glaze on a typical piece of your work. Examine how the glaze behaves on both horizontal and vertical surfaces. Experiment with application thickness; vary firings by half a cone up or down. Your testing will give the glaze opportunity to show off the “multiplicity of it’s personality”, as well as eliminating surprises in your production firings. Always use pyrometric cones (large or self-supporting) when firing specialty art glazes. For additional help call us or contact Laguna at info@lagunaclay.com.

Mystic Glazes cone 5

Runs slightly, mostly on porcelain clay bodies. Fire true to 5
Mystic Prices
Crackle Glazes cone 5
Do you want crackle? These glazes fracture light and show off colors like you won’t believe. Select stock colors, or blend your own choice of stains or oxide to the designated base (WC-130)
Due to the intense crackle properties to this glaze, we recommend a quality cone 5 white stoneware body such as Laguna B-mix . Be sure to apply this glaze to clean bisque only. Fire hard to cone 5.
Crackle Prices
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Crystal Blossom Glazes cone 5

These spectacular crystals are wonderfully three-dimensional. While some crystalline glazes seem “impossible”, by using these glazes and following the firing schedule below, you’ll be amazed at the beautiful crystals that will appear! The firing schedule may require adjustments in different kilns and under varying conditions.
This glaze will always run! Place catching plate under vessel before firing. Crystals grow best on porcelain and white stoneware bodies. To prevent dry matt surface on the inside bottom of your vessel apply a coat of clear. This application works as a flux and provides a glass versus matt surface.
Crystal Blossom Prices
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Moonscape Glazes cone 06

These glazes create a flowing, lava-like surface layered in stunning, soft colors with velvety texture
This glaze runs; use a catching plate when firing. Use a white or red earthenware body. Do not sieve this glaze. For best results fire between ^07-06.
Moonscape Prices
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Artificial Salt Glazes cone 06

Bold and beautiful! You will love the “crater” texture achieved with these artificial salt glazes. Highly reactive to thickness of application. Not for utilitarian ware. Stir or agitate this glaze once a week to prevent hardening. Do not sieve this glaze.
Artificial Salt Glazes
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Cuerda Seca Glazes Cone 06

These dazzling glazes were inspired by the old world, dry line technique known as Cuerda Seca. We recommend application on red earthenware or terra cotta bodies. The red brings out the true Cuerda Seca look.
A good glaze for bobbing colors onto red or buff tiles in Cuerda Seca style. Best fired to cone 05.
Cuerda Seca Glaze Prices
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