Testing 7 New Amaco Flux Glaze Combinations

[@deborahshafer7986]

Thanks!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thanks for your support Deborah 💖

[@treiaEderfan]

I am a new potter. I really appreciate how you spliced the video to show the application and the final product before going to the next.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you. Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery. 💖 Glad I can be helpful

[@bunch8]

Those glaze combos are all winners. Thanks for sharing Marie.

[@claymazingartworks5682]

Srarted my pottery journey when I was 8yrs, now 72. You always teach me something new ❤ TY.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is most Wonderful to hear! You are so right. It is a never ending journey. I too am always learning something new. 💖

[@jhenniceamorrow5936]

This is so helpful! Thank you for the hands-on demonstration. Wonderful work 👍🎉

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome! Thank you. Hope I gave you some ideas 😊

[@stefaniemontana1973]

Thanks for sharing, Marie! My favorite combination is the Flux Blossom with Iron Lustre on top, this will look wonderful on mugs, too.

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome! I love that combination also.

[@njanderson4342]

I like it when you show the results right away, because I can still remember what you used.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you. It does take longer to put the video together but I feel it's worth it. 😊

[@triciac1019]

That handle was sure beautiful. How nice of you to show the full process and end results. You explain things so well and your work is beautiful.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you so much! Happy to give you some glazing ideas.

[@peterquynce4343]

Thank you for your videos-- I love seeing the process and the results.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thanks for watching! I thought it would helpful to see how they were glazed. 💖

[@maryjeanallen6189]

Thanks again, Marie, for yet another great video! I also love the Textured Turquoise over Midnight Run glaze combination. I tried it on a bowl and should have used more Text. Turqu. Now I want to try that combination on a mug or a vase. Anyway, thanks again! Really appreciate all that you do!

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome! Thank you MaryJean.

[@triciac1019]

I would love to see that.

[@calieandco]

Great to see how much these flow with another glaze! I'd love to see a video of how the new 7 flux glazes look in combination. (If you don't think it's too risky. They're flowing a lot!)

[@PotteryCrafters]

Great suggestion! The 6th glaze was Honey Flux and Midnight run and it ran. 😊 So far I found the 2 fluxes do flow more together.

[@LauraGreen-c8s]

Great video. I like your presentation style. Look forward to more

[@PotteryCrafters]

Much appreciated Laura. Thank you

[@jasminelee735]

I love these types of videos! Thank you, so helpful ❤

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're so welcome! 💖

[@ehalvarez6968]

Flux blossom with iron luster is my favorite. Gorgeous.

[@PotteryCrafters]

One of favorites also. 😊

[@auroraskies8827]

Hi Marie, thanks for another very useful video. It seems that you used just one layer of each glaze? I'm thinking this is more economical than brushing on 2 or 3 coats. What do you think?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes, I think you may save a little more glaze. But pouring saves me much more time and the finish is always smooth. Especially the inside of the pottery. I also brush glaze but it depends on the finish I want to create. 😊

[@auroraskies8827]

@@PotteryCrafters Thanks for your insights - always valuable to those of us just starting

[@vickiestadler4388]

I absolutely love your vase on shelf behind you, middle shelf, black with reddish bronze center, would you mind sharing combo, looks like Obsidian as base? Thank you, Vickie :)

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Vicki. Thank you. That is a Raku vase. It's Spectrum Sunspot

[@stephym179]

Loving your videos. I have been wanting to get into pottery for year and finally started! Can you do a general safety video on the process.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Great idea! Thank you for the suggestion. Here are links to my 4 safety concerns. potterycrafters.com/pottery-clay-dust-how-to-minimize-it/ potterycrafters.com/are-pottery-kilns-safe/ potterycrafters.com/how-to-dispose-of-pottery-clay-water/ potterycrafters.com/properly-disposing-of-and-recycling-pottery-glazes/

[@stephym179]

@@PotteryCrafters thanks so much :)

[@sharonbath4322]

These are all lovely thank you for sharing can’t wait to try . Can you do a video please on what clay to use with what glaze the firing ranges are really confusing me and I’m finding it hard to know what clay to use with what glaze plus I’m in uk so we can’t get hold of the clay you mentioned in the video 😢

[@PotteryCrafters]

Make sure you use a clay that fires to at least cone 6 with these glazes. These videos should help. Here are links for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ammriGyhhr1_bJYsi=MQ9L0Cr20U8pHaAy kzbin.info/www/bejne/aICyiHaVp8x9hNEsi=7xMzFG-uuSlU6Tj4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWTRiquZlLGVobssi=oIq7IIkjqJ_VIa2R If you have any questions feel free to ask. 😊

[@vickiestadler4388]

Thank you great information, I appreciate your whole process! :)

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Vicki. 😊

[@Eddie-wn8tu]

Eye candeeeee! Let's check out the next combination...❤

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thanks Eddie. You may like this video where I brush glaze some wavy bowls kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIDSqax-fJl9b8Usi=1oWmLFsjkkdirfZN 😊

[@veroluna4120]

Wow! Thanks a lot!!! Soooo beautiful and helpful!!! when do you brush the glaze on and when do you dip it and when do you pour it? What differences does that make?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you that's good question. I brush when I want different effects. At the end of all these I show Brush and pour glazing kzbin.info/aero/PLN-I0Hl1lbyybD8mJTtutoMbzR8uUB5Nd 😊

[@kimberleegessinger8569]

Thank you so much, your video was so useful ❤

[@PotteryCrafters]

So Glad is was useful 😊

[@Heartwing37]

I really enjoyed this video! Thank you❤

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome!

[@ilmugerabah.pottery]

Kombinasi warna glasirnya sangat bagus dan bermanfaat

[@PotteryCrafters]

Terima kasih banyak

[@patriciasadlertrainor6771]

Great video and beautiful combo's. Do you dilute the glazes when you pour them on?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you! Very good question. Yes if the glaze is too thick I will add water. I can add up to 1/8 of cup of water to a pint of Amaco glazes.

[@karenr9680]

Fantastic video thank you 😍

[@PotteryCrafters]

You’re welcome 😊 Glad to give you some ideas.

[@cindyl542]

I’m wondering why you didn’t glaze the base of the bowls? It seems like they would be more difficult to keep clean with unglazed bases. I’m really enjoying your color combinations.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Cindy. That's a very good question. I was testing the glazes but didn't want to use test tiles for the video. It was the first time I had used these flux glazes with other glazes and wasn't sure how much they would flow. 😊

[@strawberrrry-i7g]

Nice video!! It was so helpful for me and thank you so much:) I have one question, that I saw the amaco pc glazes are brush recommended glaze, but Is it okay pouring the glaze as you did on video?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you! Yes you can. It is so much faster than brushing. Just make sure the glaze is not thick and flows over the bisqueware. 😊

[@kathypowell8892]

Hi Marie, Another great video! Would you please explain firing Cone 5 instead of cone 6. Thanks!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Kathy. Yes very good question. Because cone 5 with a hold is equal to cone 6 except it helps the glaze cure better. That is what the techs at Skutt told me and it has worked very well for me. 😊

[@kathypowell8892]

@@PotteryCrafters Oh, thank you! This is absolutely invaluable information for this newbie kiln firerer! I am so intimidated with firing, that I haven't gotten up the courage to fire in my new-to-me kiln. Thanks so much!

[@PotteryCrafters]

I was also when got my first kiln. These posts should help a lot. Here are the links for you to check them out. 😊potterycrafters.com/21-kiln-questions-answered/ potterycrafters.com/are-pottery-kilns-safe/ potterycrafters.com/kiln-maintenance/ potterycrafters.com/troubleshooting-kiln-problems/ potterycrafters.com/is-it-recommended-that-a-pottery-kiln-be-vented/

[@kathypowell8892]

@@PotteryCrafters You are a lovely person, thank you, I will study these intently.

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are most welcome Kathy! If you have any questions feel free to ask 😊

[@Aldoooh]

Interesting effects. It looks to me that the glaze is too thick. You might try thinning the glaze, I usually do if I am dipping.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you . Yes, you are right I did over glaze on one of them. It sure was fun testing these glazes. I do love the results of the other glazes I tested. 😊

[@katechassman6610]

Thank you for your informative videos! One question… I’m assuming that these are all food safe glazes, will they remain food safe when you layer them or do you need to test them?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Amaco told me that there is no way they can test all the combinations so that are not allowed to say the glaze combos are food safe. Here is a test kit if unsure geni.us/nLrt 😊

[@katechassman6610]

Thank you!! I’ll get that because I’m always concerned about it!

[@katechassman6610]

@@PotteryCrafters thank you so much! Just ordered!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are most welcome. It is better to be safe than sorry. 😊

[@brianingalls8764]

Do you throw clay that you have cut from a fresh bag after wedging or do you let it sit overnight!! 😊

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Brian. Good question. I use it right away. if it sits overnight I rewedge it. 😊

[@brianingalls8764]

@@PotteryCrafters thank you 😊

[@brokenredflag]

That was amazing!!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you very much. It's always nice hearing from you.

[@bitsedegitse1]

Do you put water in the glaze? Because they are for painting. How much water do use?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes. Only a small amount at a time. A tablespoon at a time. Consistency of heavy cream😊

[@meenusubrahmanian5692]

Hi Marie..I have a doubt..I had tried duncan envision low fire glaze on terracotta and it works. On Stoneware, we usually use a mid fire or a high fire glaze..if I'm using the same low fire glaze (cone 04 - 06)on stoneware clay body will it affect it's vitrification or strength ? Or am I supposed to use only a high fire glaze on a stoneware body(cone 6)?

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is a good question. If you use mid and high-fire clay and with low-fire glaze, yes, you are right. The clay will be porus like earthenware. Which is fine if you use a food-safe low-fire glaze. The only problem you may run into is the clay and glaze may not expand and contract together in the kiln, and you could get crazing. It is best to use mid to high-fire clay with mid-fire glaze and fire to cone 5 or 6. hope this helps 😊

[@marymacdonald3506]

Hi what type of shelf should you dry your pieces on? My 4 lb bowls are cracking ?

[@PotteryCrafters]

I think this will help kzbin.info/www/bejne/d16uXpyAfLeEg5Isi=DNfBkKNqtkiF-udC This article also potterycrafters.com/prevent-pottery-clay-from-cracking-while-drying/ Hope this helps 😊

[@vickivanriel6860]

These are awesome

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Vicki 💖

[@et5571]

I’m confused that did you apply clear glaze on the flux and base glaze？

[@PotteryCrafters]

It's always good to ask if you're confessed. No It's just the flux glazes in combination with other Amaco glazes. I showed the bottles before each glaze combination. I hope this helps. 😊

[@Abm-nk9ub]

I noticed that some things had an unglazed foot in the finished product and others (like the first mixing bowls) seem to have glaze that goes uniformly all the way down to the table with little to no lip. With the way these glazes run, how do you do that? It seems like you NEED a hefty lip on some and on others you don’t have one at all. Thanks!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Great point! I was using test pieces instead of test tiles for the video. And I used cookies in the kiln. 😊

[@SylvieBrunel-lr5qf]

Comment peut-on faire si on fait la technique du pinceau est-ce que ça rendra la même chose ?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Bonne question. Oui, assurez-vous simplement d’appliquer le vernis suffisamment épais. Aussi épais qu'un t-shirt. Changez la direction de la brosse pour éviter les traces. 😊 Good question. Yes, just make sure you apply the glaze thick enough. As thick as a t-shirt. Switch the brush direction to prevent streak marks. 😊

[@SylvieBrunel-lr5qf]

Merci pour votre réponse rapide

[@PotteryCrafters]

De rien

[@TaylorM-h4c]

Would you be able to share a firing schedule for firing to cone 6 with a manual kiln (has kiln sitter and dials that show 1-10/ low med high)? Is it the same as bisque? (I usually do 2 hrs on low; 2 hours on med; remaining time on high until temp is reached but not sure if this would work for glaze too) Should I being doing a hold at top temp? Thank you!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Taylor. My friend has a kiln sitter and this is what she does for a glaze firing to cone 6. Place the small cone 6 wittiness cone in the sitter and regular cone 6 one in the kiln. Leave top peephole plug out, and the lid should be propped open with a firebrick about an inch or two. Leave on low for 3 to 4 hours. Close lid. Turn all switches to medium, leave at medium for 3 to 4 hours. Turn all switches to high until the kiln sitter cone shuts down the kiln. She said she does not do a hold

[@TaylorM-h4c]

@@PotteryCrafters thank you SO much for your quick and helpful reply! This is exactly what i was looking for and was struggling to find it anywhere! Im about to try my first cone 6 glaze firing at home and am very nervous. Any additional tips and tricks your friend has would be greatly appreciated! Thanks again!!

[@TaylorM-h4c]

@@PotteryCrafters Sorry one more question! Does your friend do a slow cool? Or what is her cooling process? I was seeing some videos about how the cooling process can also affect your glaze results.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Every potter I know was nervous their first. I didn't fire my kiln for 3 months after I got it. Wishing you the best. She said no, she just put the top peep in and let it cool naturally 😊

[@marianagh1939]

Hi ! How do I figure out the right thickness/ consistency for pouring ? My test piece crawled …

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is a good question. Your glaze will have to be the consistency of heavy cream. If you are pouring inside a bowl or mug, you can't let it sit too long. I pour the glaze out right away and try to pour it as evenly as I can. I have personally had great success with pouring and no crawling. It is important to make sure your bisqueware is clean. Also, how porous your bisque ware is. The more porous, the more the glaze will absorb into your piece and the glaze's ability to hang on to the clay. I hope this helps. 😊

[@meenusubrahmanian5692]

Hi Marie..i use a glaze which is recommended to be fired at cone 06..in the pottery studio, they allow only cone 04. Do you think i should try the cone 04 glaze firing instead of cone 06? Will it affect my results?

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is an important question. You can't because low fire glazes (cone 06) are different from High fire glazes like the ones I used on this video (cone 5-6) They need a higher temperature to cure. You can only fire your glazes to cone 06 any higher and you risk the glaze flowing off the pot. If you want them to flow like the glazes I used you have to look for low fire glazes that say things like flow or float. 😊

[@meenusubrahmanian5692]

@@PotteryCrafters okay..cone 04 should be 1063°C and cone 06 is 998°C. Will the 65°C affect the glaze firing?

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is a good question. It will depend on the glaze you use because of the flux (melting agent) that is used in the glazes. Some low-fire glazes can be fired to cone 04, and some only to cone 06. It is best to look at the labels. You can also do test fires with a cookie underneath.

[@meenusubrahmanian5692]

@@PotteryCrafters when I looked at labels it said cone 06. But in the studio they allow only cone 04. So was doubtful for going 65°C higher than recommended.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is smart. I would recommend test-firing a piece with a cookie underneath. If it runs too much or doesn't turn out, you know you can't use that glaze. I would then look for a glaze that says cone 06 to 04. I mainly use mid-fire glazes. So, I will contact a few of my potter friends who use low-fire glazes and get back to you as soon as I hear from them. 😊

[@bgseals1]

How do let these items dry if you dip?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Good question. I hold them upside-down for at least a few minutes until they stop dripping, then flip them over.

[@bgseals1]

Do you not finish the bottoms?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes I did but I forgot to show that part because I was focusing on showing the way the glazes flows. I will try to remember in my future videos 😊

[@kimberleegessinger8569]

Do you mix some water to make it more fluid?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Great question. Yes The Amaco glazes are more forgiving and I can add up to one eighth cup of distilled or purified water to my pint of glaze. You can do tap water but never want to take the chance with glazes. I use tap with clays but not glaze or underglazes. 😊