Stoneware crystal glazes are designed to expand upon the surface with dazzling bursts of colour. Fired results will vary based on ware’s orientation. Crystals will settle to the bottom of the jar and will need a good mixing prior to initial use. Re-stir between each coat. Stir with palette knife or other unpainted tool. Avoid placing crystals near the bottom third of a vertical piece as they may cause additional movement during firing. Crystals will flow more than the base glaze. While the glaze is wet, use your fan brush to redistribute the crystals to achieve balanced coverage. Over-application or heavy deposition of the crystals can cause pinholing or running. When storing a crystal glaze, you may consider storing upside down to facilitate crystal dispersion on the next use.
Cone 6 oxidation: Honeycomb is a variegated brown matte glaze that contains a sandy-brown crystal. As the crystal melts it creates glossy blooms that can produce yellow mottling in the glaze, producing a textured fired finish.
Cone 10 reduction: Colour darkens.
TIP: SW-103 Sisal is the base glaze. For a lighter crystal effect, you may try applying two coats of SW-103 Sisal with a third coat of SW-117 Honeycomb.
