Blue Grotto EL118 Elements™, Cone 06-6
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Cone 06 oxidation (first photo): Blue Grotto is a glossy, denim blue glaze with a dark gray stain.
Cone 6 oxidation (second photo): Color changes to brown and breaks over texture. Enhanced mobility. Surface issues may occur.
TIP: This glaze WILL move. Take care when using this glaze on vertical pieces to reduce the glaze thickness towards the bottom third to minimize run-off.
Inspired by aspects of nature, Elements™ and Elements™ Chunkies produce lush, organic, and earthy hues.
Inspired By Nature
Designed to simulate the aesthetic, movement, and interest of mid-range and high fire glazes in a cone 06/05 oxidation kiln firing, Elements™ and Elements™ Chunkies give artists a wide variety of options in one product. Glaze application, firing temperature and shape will influence the outcome of the finished work. Elements™ are a two-tone glaze with a main color and a secondary color called a float. When Elements™ are applied to detail pieces, the float color will appear in the crevices. Application and firing will also affect the outcome of the main color or the float.
General Use
- Shake for five to six seconds before use.
- Dispense glaze onto a palette (tile, plate, etc.) and apply with a soft brush or decorating accessory of choice (sponge, stamp, etc.).
- When applying them over a large surface area, we recommend a broad, soft fan brush. Moisten the brush with water first. The brush should be fully saturated (loaded) and each coat applied in the same direction.
- Dipping your brush directly into the jar may contaminate the jar’s contents, especially if you are using other glazes.
- Apply three to four coats to your piece. When the wet look has gone from the first coat, you may apply the next coat of glaze. Be sure the glaze has dried thoroughly prior to firing.
- Elements™ glazes were designed to mature at a shelf cone 06 (999° C or 1830º F). A medium ramp/firing rate is recommended (250°F per hour) at shelf cone 06. Elements™ can be fired at higher temperatures but will change in appearance. We recommend testing prior to use.
Product Notes
- Some Elements™ glazes are not recommended for dinnerware produced from low fire earthenware clay because these glazes can have surface textures such as cracks and crevices.
- While the glazed surface may pass lead & cadmium leach tests, and therefore legally be considered Food Safe, attempts to adequately clean the textured surface may cause the underlying porous ware to absorb water and fail.
- Elements™ glazes may be considered dinnerware safe if surface texture is eliminated when firing to mid-range or high fire temperatures.
NOTE: Please refer to each specific glaze product label for information about applications for dinnerware, health, and food safety.
