Honey Pottery Glazes Compared

[@danielabattaglioli1323]

Thanks for the video! I have found that honey flux fires with more honey-colored features at cone 5-5.5. At cone 6, it leans more blue and cool. It’s pretty versatile depending on the look you want :)

[@threelittlepotters]

Thanks for sharing! I wonder what in the formula reacts like that with a temperature change... very cool glaze!

[@linda.s.gislad]

Thanks for this informative and fun video. I loved to see the difference between these glazes. I recently bought Amaco's honey flux, which cost me 35 dollars here in Iceland. I have mixed and used Lynnette's Opal for several years and it is among my favorite glazes. I usually use it on top of other glazes to make them run and I mix it relatively thick, but haven't measured the sg. I also use Old Forge First 5 flux occasionally and like what it does, but it runs a LOT, so there's need to be very careful with it. Heath Ivory is also a favorite of mine and I use it sometimes as a liner glaze because I like the way it looks and how nicely it goes with other glazes. Honey clear I had not heard of until now and I like the look of it, but don't know if I'll mix it, since I have so many interesting glazes already. But again, thanks a lot for sharing, I love your videos! 🧡💚💜

[@threelittlepotters]

Yes, Heath Ivory is another good candidate to test against Honey Flux. I usually use my Lynette Opal in the same way you do. I need to do good comparison video on different flux glaze options. For the longest time I thought I had enough and then I randomly mixed Dirty Snow and that's now my favorite. Thanks for watching!

[@AudreyLynnStudios]

Thanks for all your work preparing this test, Sarah. I love Honey Flux. There doesn't seem to be anything on the market like it, BUT it costs me $28.50 plus taxes to buy it. SO expensive. All I can do is limit its use to the outside of mugs. Thanks for sharing, Sarah!

[@threelittlepotters]

Yeah, I was definitely surprised with the results. I was also surprised at the rise in price in some raw ingredients. Now that I see how Honey Flux preforms, I am convinced I can find another mixed glaze that's closer.

[@AudreyLynnStudios]

@@threelittlepotters Well!...share when you so because HF is crazy 💰

[@christinalucas5540]

I think honey flux is beautiful. I love the way it blends with textured turquoise ! I will definitely continue to buy honey flux. Thanks for an informative video.

[@threelittlepotters]

I totally agree!

[@melrussell7830]

Very interesting thank you for sharing that, a great video 😊 Perhaps us potter’s should all try and work for Amaco and share the secrets of there amazing glazes 🤣

[@threelittlepotters]

I know right! It's hard with glaze recipes, there are so many out there, and just a tiny tweak would change a copyright I would think. I often wonder if these larger companies start with a pre-existing recipe and then just adjust it to be slightly better. I think the difference is they have lots of money to throw at testing and it's harder for potters to have the same amount of disposable resources. That's why I like trying to find a balance between mixed and commercial glazes.

[@David-uv7hz]

Another great video! Have you found any good matte/satin glaze recipes (not ready made commercial ones) that layer well with Hansen or studio white? Would be really interested in that! 😊

[@threelittlepotters]

You might try this recipe out. You'll see my own notes on one of the photos. I haven't tested it fully and did not calcine any ingredients. It does work with Studio White and I believe it is the same artist that came up with Hansen, so it might be a good bet. glazy.org/recipes/36713

[@ClarePiaget]

Just a suggestion. You can order Honey Flux in gallons from Dick Blick Art Supply Co. the price is $75.20. They will deliver for free if your order is over $50. Maybe, since you live in Canada, you can have it shipped to a mailbox store across the border and pick it up? Or to a US friend's house?

[@threelittlepotters]

I am in Maine, and I definitely use Dick Blick's free shipping a lot! Are you using the dipping version of Honey Flux?

[@ClarePiaget]

@@threelittlepotters Not yet as I still have a couple of pints. But the price difference between 8 pints vs 1 gallon at Dick Blick prices is $63! If you are really going to use a lot of it, seems like a good deal. i'm hoping the gallon has no difference of formula.

[@lorihry6236]

Informative video, thank you! I also love the concept behind the saki mug commission.

[@vickiestadler4388]

Thank you that was informative! :)

[@threelittlepotters]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marinarozas4315]

how do you feel honey flux and mayco light flux compare to each other?

[@threelittlepotters]

I will test that out next. This was my first time using Honey Flux. I normally would use light flux on top of another glaze and usually just at the rim. I need to test honey flux as a cover before I can comment one way or another.

[@AnnieKai]

Honey Flux is $76ish a gallon at Dick Blick- I buy it that way

[@threelittlepotters]

Thanks for the tip! They always have some good deals!

[@kristinwade9873]

This video was so good and so helpful. Thank you for all the work you put into this experiment! I especially love that last light blue mug you held up at the end. I’m curious..do you use a manual kiln? I have recently returned to pottery making after many years away from it. Bought a used kiln on Marketplace and it has been taking around 10 hours from the time I turn it up to high to barely get to cone 5. Was just curious about how long your cone 5-6 firings take? Thanks again! Love your chanel!

[@threelittlepotters]

Glad the video was helpful! I use an electric Skutt kiln. If you bought your kiln used, I am not sure if you changed the elements or not. I did get mine used and even though it hadn't been used for many years, the elements needed replacing. When my elements are old my 8 hour firing will take 11 hours before it can't reach temperature. There is also special electrical/plug requirements for kilns. This may not apply to you, but the wiring has to be able to handle the larger draw the kiln requires to get it up to temperature. Kilns that are very far away from an electrical box, or just plugged into a dryer outlet don't always have the amperage they need. So 10 hours isn't a red flag for me, but if you were never able to get to cone 6 in a cone 10 kiln that would be. Most likely culprit, the elements.

[@kristinwade9873]

@@threelittlepottersthank you SO much! Very helpful!

[@marialeacampos9591]

Olá! Eu sou brasileira e não tenho muita familiaridade com estes esmaltes importados mas posso adquiri-los com facilidade. Você poderia anotar o nome e o número dos esmaltes que usou nestas peças. Só não consigo os da Spectrum. Obrigada, Maria Léa, Florianópolis/ SC/ Brasil

[@Jo81562]

I’m very disappointed that Amaco has discontinued selling dry glazes. I would much rather dip.

[@threelittlepotters]

I agree, the time it takes to paint on all those layers is prohibitive.

[@corryg6403]

I think they all have their own attributes for me not sure I will ever buy honey flux just is the cost worth what it does maybe at this point no

[@threelittlepotters]

Yes, now that I see how it preforms, I'm tempted to find a different more similar mixed glaze to try.

[@corryg6403]

@@threelittlepotters That could be fun, I just bought Cayotes Celadons sample pack no pin hole and the colors were great, Only time I have had pin holes was with Amaco celadons

[@threelittlepotters]

@@corryg6403 Interesting, I'll check it out.

[@shelleydoxtdator753]

My Lynette opal looks like your honey clear 🤷‍♀️

[@threelittlepotters]

Interesting. I've been using it as a cover glaze so often I haven't seen it by itself. My next glaze kiln I am going to repeat the test with my other batch of LO and see if I get a different result. Thanks for watching!