Crackle Transparent Earthenware Glaze 9351

NOTES/APPLICATION

• Transparent, glossy crackle glaze
• Must be applied in one coat only since it tends to run strongly
• To prevent blister formation, biscuit fire at 1000°C
• Can show blisters on some sorts of clay when applied on both sides/all around
• Crackles develop mostly after cooling in the kiln and this is reinforced with time, partially up to one week
• If crackles did not develop, the glaze can also be removed from the kiln at approx. 100 °C and quenched with cold water
• The crackle net is inked, e.g. with black China ink, multi-coloured acrylic paints, strong black tea or else

PROPERTIES

• glossy
• tends to run strongly
• consistent in firing range 1020°-1060°
• forms cracks
• Raku suitable

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