TIPS: Works well on stoneware and porcelain bodies and produces crackle patterns at midrange temperatures. Use India ink to highlight or accentuate crackle patterns. Stoneware crackle was developed for mid-range firing temperatures where a fine crackle pattern will develop with 2-3 coats. After firing, wipe an acrylic or ink over the ware and wipe off, allowing the ink to fill and highlight the cracks. The thickness of the glaze and the cooling rate will affect the crackle formation. We recommend you start with three brushed-on coats and use a medium firing program. Crackle pattern works best with a thicker application.

Mayco’s line of Stoneware Glazes are available in a beautiful array of colors, tints and tones. These glazes were developed to perform from mid-range (cone 5/6) to higher fire (cone 9/10) temperatures.  Stoneware classic glazes offer the depth, sophistication and reliability to artists working from mid-range to high-fire temperatures. Many glazes will break over textures, revealing secondary colors and shades. Used alone, stoneware glazes produce beautiful color variations. One coat will allow the clay body to show through the glaze and two to three coats deeper the color. The choice of clay body, thickness of glaze application, firing process and temperature will affect the fired finish--we recommend that glazes always be tested on your clay body.  

Mayco’s Stoneware Glazes are Food Safe, Non Toxic and Non Hazardous when used according to manufacturer's directions.