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Potter's Choice
The Potter's Choice glaze series was designed with the potter in mind! These stunning glazes add fluid colors and effects to smooth or textured ware, with optimal results at Cone 5/6. To use these glazes is to step into different ceramic glaze traditions of many cultures throughout history. Check out the PC Layering charts to see all the amazing results you can try in your own studio! •Reduction Effects in Oxidation •Variety of Colors and Surfaces •Cone 5 / 6 •Limitless Layering Combinations! |
Application Instructions For Brushing
Each Potter's Choice product page contains a reference photo like the one shown above. These tiles demonstrate the fired results of each PC glaze, depending on thickness of application. Different PC glazes need to be applied at certain thicknesses to bring out their true beauty. Although simple in concept, applying the correct glaze thickness is difficult to convey. AMACO® tells users to apply 3 coats (unless noted on the label) of glaze to ware. Unfortunately, everyone naturally applies different thicknesses in a coating with very different results. These reference tiles should allow users to see if they have applied the glaze too thick or too thin. As a general rule we find that most people who are having issues seem to be applying glaze on the light side.
The first tile in the set is a thin application. The second tile is slightly on the thin side and the third is slightly on the heavy side. A good application (as intended) would be between tiles 2 and 3. Obviously, the final look to be achieved is up to the end user.
Each Potter's Choice product page contains a reference photo like the one shown above. These tiles demonstrate the fired results of each PC glaze, depending on thickness of application. Different PC glazes need to be applied at certain thicknesses to bring out their true beauty. Although simple in concept, applying the correct glaze thickness is difficult to convey. AMACO® tells users to apply 3 coats (unless noted on the label) of glaze to ware. Unfortunately, everyone naturally applies different thicknesses in a coating with very different results. These reference tiles should allow users to see if they have applied the glaze too thick or too thin. As a general rule we find that most people who are having issues seem to be applying glaze on the light side.
The first tile in the set is a thin application. The second tile is slightly on the thin side and the third is slightly on the heavy side. A good application (as intended) would be between tiles 2 and 3. Obviously, the final look to be achieved is up to the end user.
Layering Guides
One of the most exciting things about the Potter's Choice line is their versatility with layering. AMACO has done thousands of layering tests using PC glazes - so many that we can't fit them all here! To peruse the full gallery of layering guides, click the button below to visit AMACO's website. The layering guides start about halfway down the page.
BONUS: At the very bottom of the page, they have cone 10 oxidation results for all PC colors!
BONUS: At the very bottom of the page, they have cone 10 oxidation results for all PC colors!
Dry Dipping Glaze
Many of the Potter's Choice glazes are available as a dry mix dipping glaze. These 25 lb buckets make approximately 5 gallons of dipping glaze when mixed, and are perfect for mass production and large studio settings.