Product Details

Product Information

A very appealing matt blue glaze which speckles more with 2 or 3 coats. At higher temperatures this glaze develops toasted areas on rims and edges.

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
  • Steel grey through to speckled deep blue where glaze is thicker.
  • Thin areas will develop to toasted brown.
  • This glaze fits well with all Vitraclay bodies and fires without flaws.

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

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Dulce (United Kingdom)
Just like denim

It’s a very consistent glaze with a stunning colour. Very popular colour when I sell in markets!

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Helenspots
Beautiful glaze

A lovely semi-matt glaze, worked beautifully on its own or layered with reactive white. Will be buying more!

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mudbuiltme
Matt multi tonal blues

Jeans in many shades altogether in one easy to apply matt glaze. Stays where you put it and picks up texture well. Looking forward to combining with other Vitraglaze colours.

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Magsfras
Beautiful glaze

I'd call this more of a French navy than denim but it is lovely.

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Blossom1044
Beautiful

It is wonderful. It is a satin finish with subtle softness that is gorgeous to touch. Fired to 1220C as I glazed a pumpkin and some bakers loaf cookware. I will be buying more.

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