mrpeders Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I recently used a studio light green transparent glaze for work on Little Loafers, which I understand is a ^6-10. The studio glaze crazed too much for my taste. So my go-to people suggested I try the Amoco celadon line of glazes. While the glazes did not craze at all at ^6, my glaze application of 3 coats, horizontal, vertical and diagonally looks extremely patchy and streaky, more so on the darker colors than the lighter colors. It was applied fairly smoothly, so I don't think I put it on too thick or too thinly. Any ideas or suggestions? The glaze states "Do not spray." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I don't know about the glaze, but little loafers is a Cone 5-6 clay ... Not 6 - 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpeders Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I tried, I failed, and thanks to you I learned something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebekah Krieger Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I have used the amaco celadons and have not seen any streakiness. I just do 2 heavy coats in opposite directions. I do not use that clay body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen B Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I recently used a studio light green transparent glaze for work on Little Loafers, which I understand is a ^6-10. The studio glaze crazed too much for my taste. So my go-to people suggested I try the Amoco celadon line of glazes. While the glazes did not craze at all at ^6, my glaze application of 3 coats, horizontal, vertical and diagonally looks extremely patchy and streaky, more so on the darker colors than the lighter colors. It was applied fairly smoothly, so I don't think I put it on too thick or too thinly. Any ideas or suggestions? The glaze states "Do not spray." Even though I make my own glazes, I was interested in trying a couple of the Amoco Celedon glazes for the interesting shades presented in the ad. They looked awful the first time (on porcelain), and after talking to the customer service people, who told me not to do a slow cool, they looked equally awful the second time. Ya win some, ya lose some. This was just a waste of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerdry Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Haven't tried the amaco celedons and probably won't, but I have had excellent results with the coyote celedons. Their color selection is more limited and they don't have the snazzy mixing options like amaco. It could be that the coyote celedons are mixable also, I just haven't tried it. Anyway, when I brush on a glaze, I don't even do the direction change like I'm supposed to. Just apply liberally, work smooth and fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bciskepottery Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Highwater makes Little Loafers, a cone 5-6 clay body and Loafers Glory, a cone 6 - 10 clay body. They market Little Loafers as a cone 6 version of Loafers Glory. Maybe check to see you really had LL and not LG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy S. Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 I had the same issue with Amaco's 'true celadon.' You have to dip it or make sure your layers are even and not too thick. It's tricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 I don't know about premixed glazes, but celadon application is tricky, as the glaze usually doesn't flow a lot in the melt. This means all brush strokes and drips are evident. Dipping and tidy pouring applications are what I use. It does take a bit of practice. On the plus side, it doesn't usually run off the pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSC Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I've used coyote celedons and they are quite nice tho will go a bit matt if thickly applied. I've not tried amacos yet...the lavender looks nice on the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyAmores Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I've had pretty bad crazing with both the Amaco and Coyote 'celadons' on porcelain, but they fit nicely on white stoneware (Standard 181 I believe) fired to 2192F with a 15 min. hold. I have a tiny test kiln so I have to use a cooling cycle (usually 250/hr from 1900 down to 1400) or the glazes come out super glossy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irenepots Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 I've had good luck with Amaco's celadon Rainforest, and now I'm wondering about the "mixing clear" glaze they sell in that same line. Can I assume it would lighten the base color? Would adding the white glaze Snow from the same line change it in a different way? Anyone have any experience with this line? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyAmores Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 There's some great info on tints and shades of their series here on their site (scroll down and click pics), you may also want to join the Facebook group for Amaco glazes, lots of people post their work with the glazes and the company's techs answer questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irenepots Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Those sites sound like just what I need. Thanks for the excellent info Nancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graybeard Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Here I go again-----breaking the rules. I have used several AMACO ^ 04-05 Glazes with a spray gun, not any problem so far. All I do is thin ita little bit and give the piece 3 Good honest coats (allow to dry between coats). Just my .02 worth. graybeard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irenepots Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 I've had good luck with brushing 3 coats of celadon Rainforest, but it's been on texture. I don't know how it would be on smooth clay - tho the inside of the mugs look fine and they're smooth..... Maybe just lucky so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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