Amaco Glazes

Amaco are popular glazes hailing from the United State and are designed to be used in combination with one another or for unique variations of texture on your pieces. Amaco Glazes are all suitable for Cone 5-6 Firing Temperature for optimal results, with some of the range also able to fire up to Cone 10 (but with possible variations to colour).

 

For pricing, please refer to the Product Catalogue.

 

Amaco Glazes come in 472mL containers as standard

Some Colours are available to special order in 3.78L (one Gallon) sizes. Wait times of 2-3 weeks apply.

If you are interested in larger quantities please talk to one of our staff about a special order.

honey flux, blue rutile, obsidian


Potter's Choice

mid - highfire cone 5-10 glazes

(1180-1300 degrees)

The Potter's Choice glaze series was designed with the potter in mind! These stunning glazes add fluid colours 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 the PC Layering charts on the Amaco Brent Website to see all the amazing results you can try in your own studio!

 

Reduction Effects in Oxidation  |  Variety of Colors and Surfaces  |  Cone 5 - 10 * |  Limitless Layering Combinations!

*Colours may change and run over 1250 degrees celcius


potters choice flux

midfire cone 5-6 GLAZES

(1180-1250 degrees)

Based on the widely popular PC-17 Honey Flux glaze, all of the colors in the Potter's Choice Flux glaze series line are the perfect addition to any potter's glaze tool box. These glazes are beautiful on textured surfaces where the glazes can break and show the clay body color.

The PCF's are great for layering with other Potter’s Choice glazes, AMACO Celadons, or AMACO Shino glazes. These glazes can be used alone or layered to soften the colours of other glazes and increase flow.

 

Variety of Colours and Surfaces  |  Cone 5 - 6  |  Limitless Layering Combinations!

Cone 5 = 1184°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing)

Cone 6 = 1241°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing)


Celadon

midfire cone 5-6 GLAZES

(1180-1250 degrees)

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

Cone 5 = 1184°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing)

Cone 6 = 1241°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing)


shino

midfire cone 5-6 GLAZES

(1180-1250 degrees)

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

Cone 5 = 1184°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing)

Cone 6 = 1241°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing)


satin matte

midfire cone 5-6 GLAZES

(1180-1250 degrees)

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 

Pictured results were fired in Oxidation

Cone 5 = 1184°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing)

Cone 6 = 1241°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing)


Cosmos

midfire cone 5-6 GLAZES

(1180-1250 degrees)

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)

Cone 6 = 1241°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing)

 

All information was sourced from Amaco Brent.