Suspension Ingredients

Explore our collection of ceramic suspension ingredients in the UK, essential additives used to keep pottery glazes stable, smooth, and properly mixed during storage and application. In ceramic glazing, most materials are insoluble powders that naturally settle over time in water. Suspension ingredients help prevent this separation, ensuring a consistent glaze that is easy to use and produces reliable firing results.

This collection includes key suspension and stabilising agents such as bentonite, CMC (carboxymethyl cellulose), Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate), sodium silicate, and other specialty glaze additives. Each of these materials plays a different role in controlling how glaze particles behave in suspension.

Suspension control is a critical part of glaze chemistry. Without it, heavier particles can settle quickly, leading to uneven application, inconsistent colour, and application difficulties in studio work. By adjusting suspension, potters can achieve smoother dipping, brushing, and pouring performance.

Whether you're formulating studio glazes, troubleshooting settling issues, or refining ceramic recipes, suspension ingredients are essential tools for reliable glaze performance.

Browse our full range of ceramic suspension ingredients and discover key additives for stable, workable pottery glazes.