Our “High Fire Glazes” are a range of non toxic gloss glazes that are designed to be used on middle fire bisque. They are a convenient way to cover large areas with one color. They are classified in three ways to indicate finished coverage: Opaque, Semi-Transparent, and Transparent.This glaze is available in powder and liquid form. PRODUCT USE GUIDEUSAGEChrysanthos High Fire Glazes add color and gloss to ceramic ware in a single step. A large range of colors are available, they are all lead-free and depending on the color are translucent, semi-opaque or opaque in their coverage. They provide a beautiful and practical means of giving solid color coverage to broad areas or for highlighting decorative or incised ware.High Fire Glazes are for application to bisqueware and when fired correctly will seal and protect the ceramic ware from moisture and discoloration caused by contact with food and liquids.APPLICATIONThree full coats required to achieve the best results. These are carefully applied at right angles to one another (ie. crosshatched), allowing each to dry in-between. A soft glazing brush should be used in order to minimise streaking. Besides brushing, High Fire Glazes may also be sponged.High Fire Glazes are suitable for use in controlled glaze effects, for majolica techniques and are overglaze compatible.High Fire Glazes may be sprayed and thinned with clean water if necessary to improve glaze flow.PHYSICAL DATAChrysanthos High Fire Glaze codes are suffixed by an opacity indicator “O” for Opaque; “S” for Semi-Transparent and “T” for Transparent.High Fire Glazes may be intermixed.High Fire Glazes are specifically formulated for application onto mid fire clay that has been bisque fired and then gloss fired to between cone 4 (1,186°C ) and cone 6 (1,222°C).
To be applied only on middle fire bisqueUsing 3 coats to achieve desired coverage. Wait for coat to dry between applicationsColors are intermixableWill bleed at inter-color interfaceFiring range between Cone 4 (1,186°C) – Cone 8 (1,263°C)Finish: Semi TransparentAppropriate for functional ware (food safe) provided entire piece is covered in HF, has been fired correctly and used on compatible middle fire bisque. Powder Ratio: 1kg powder : 1.14kg of clean water. Seive through 200# mesh. Ensure to batch test and adjust as required
