Our “Crackle Glazes” are generally transparent to semi-transparent and only suitable for decorative ware.PRODUCT USE GUIDEUSAGEChrysanthos Crackle Glazes are available as a clear for application over plain earthenware bisque or bisque that has been first decorated with Underglazes, One Strokes or Café Colors. Alternately, they are available as colored crackle glaze that may be applied directly to unpainted earthenware bisque.APPLICATIONGenerally, to obtain optimum results, 2 – 3 coats of crackle glaze should be applied using a well-loaded glaze mop brush. Ensure each coat is dry before applying subsequent coats at right angles to each other.PHYSICAL DATAFor the best results, the Crackle Glazes should be fired to between cone 06 (999°C) and cone 04 (1,060°C) on earthenware bisque that has been previously fired to between cone 04 (1,060°C) and cone 03 (1,101°C).SAFETY DATACeramic ware that has been coated with Crackle Glazes should not be used for the storage of food and beverages.Some of the crackle glazes may also contain copper therefore these have a caution/harmful label.
To be applied on earthenware/low fire bisqueFiring range between Cone 06 (999°C) – Cone 04 (1,060°C)Using 2-3 coatsColors are intermixableEffects can be emphasised by rubbing ink/acrylic paint or other dark contrasting liquid onto the glaze then rubbing offWe highly recommended you trial your process on a test tile before you complete your masterpiece
