Azurite Pint

1 Pint

SW-186 Azurite

Azurite is a soft matte, cobalt blue glaze that will pool dark and glossy and break a light brown.

Mayco’s line of Stoneware Glazes are available in a beautiful array of colors, tints and tones. They were developed to perform from mid-range (cone 4/6) to higher fire (cone 9/10) temperatures. These glazes work well on both stoneware and porcelain and are designed so that they do not run. Most of Mayco’s Stoneware Glazes are available in pre-mixed pints, as well as a dry mix.

Mayco’s Stoneware Glazes should be applied to bisqued ceramic pieces. If dipping, one coat of glaze is sufficient. Use 2-3 coats if brushing or spraying, allowing glaze to thoroughly dry in between each layer of application. The glazes can be fired from cone 4/6 to cone 9/10 in oxidation or reduction atmospheres. If using dry mixes, no sieving is necessary but it is recommended that the dry materials be mixed before adding water, in case some of the materials have settled in the bag. The ratio of water added to dry mix is approximately 1 pint of water (16 oz.) to 1 pound of dry glaze. Premixed glazes should be stirred well before being applied to pots or other ceramic wares.

The choice of clay body, thickness of glaze application, firing process and temperature will affect the fired results. We recommend that glazes always be tested on your clay body.

Glaze is fired to cone 6 in the first image, and cone 10 in the second.

Cone 6: Azurite is a soft matte, cobalt blue glaze that will pool dark and glossy and break a light brown.

Cone 10: Color changes to green where thin/breaking and remains dark blue where thick/pooling. Increased movement.

Tip: This glaze can be very mobile; Recede coats to avoid run off on vertical pieces and practice caution in combination.

Note: Not recommended for dinnerware due to surface durability.