Product Details

Product Information

Genuine celadons are fired in reduction, i.e. the atmosphere of the kiln is starved of oxygen. When a small amount iron is included in the glaze it can create an amazing range of greens, blues, and in-betweens. Potters have long sought to impersonate their delicate qualities in the modern electric kiln. In this tradition, Hot Clay have included within the Vitraglaze family a range of glazes which will add to our already best selling opaque green celadon.

Great inspiration can be found here for the colours and forms of celadons.

This glaze is available until the end of April 2025.
Order before promotion ends to avoid disappointment.

Firing Range

1222°C to 1280°C (Cone 6 to Cone 9).

The sample shows two applications on Vitraclay White Throwing Clay, fired to 1240°C.

Working Notes

The opaque glazes work well on off white to buff clays.

These notes are continuously reviewed so please send us your feedback.

Health & Safety

Vitraglaze is lead free and non-toxic.

Good housekeeping is essential in any pottery studio to minimise inhalation of silica dust.

Always clean up with a damp sponge and if any dust is airborne, such as when mixing powder glazes, wear an FFP3/P3 mask and filter.

Click here for information on food safety.

Preparing a powder glaze

Always wear a mask when mixing powdered glaze.

Dipping and pouring mixtures need to be tested on samples before being applied to final wares.

This method of application requires an understanding of the behaviour of liquid slurries on absorbent clay bodies, as results can vary for many reasons. Because of this, it is impossible for us to guarantee your wares will fire to the same colour advertised. Here is some useful further reading.

A useful tip is to use less water in the beginning as you can always add more. After mixing with water, use an 80 mesh sieve for stoneware and a 60 mesh sieve for earthenware.

For more about a dipping glaze, read our general advice.

Applying a brush on glaze

Remove glaze from the pot, stir and agitate the glaze in a larger container, make sure all the material is mixed thoroughly.

Whilst keeping the glaze moving, dip your brush and hold it sideways to keep the material evenly distributed.

Apply using confident dabs, move the liquid around and work quickly and smoothly.

2 to 3 applications could be needed so allow to dry between coverings.

Customer Reviews

Based on 2 reviews
100%
(2)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
J
James

Really lovely glaze, layering will provide more mottling and texture which is more characterful than just a single layer.

R
Ray (United Kingdom)
Beautiful

Incredibly beautiful on my white stoneware with such a vibrant blue. Fired to 1250 with hold its perfect

×