Pirate Black

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

It's variegated glossy glaze with pirate black color finish.

Breaks into brown color and on white body where the area is thin.

Works well with both the bodies.

Volume:

1 Kg

Firing temperature:
Cone 6

Shipping:
Shipped within 10 days

More Info:

1) It is a breaking glaze, crystallize in different colors (Black, purple,Brown)

2) Recommended specific gravity of a liquid glaze is 1.30-1.35 to get the expected results. 

3) Recommended dipping time for different clay bodies, (If you are using Clay station clays)

• For Ivory (Porosity at bisque - 15%-17%) - 2- 3 seconds 
• For Sandalwood (Porosity at bisque -12% -13%) - 3 to 5 seconds
• For Coffee brown (Porosity at bisque -12% -13%) - 3 to 5 seconds
• For Volcanic Black (Porosity at bisque -12% -13%) - 4 to 5 seconds

If other clay bodies are used, check with the Clay body bisque porosities to ensure the appropriate dipping time for the good results.  

4) Runny in nature, Maintain the Specific gravity and thickness of a glaze on the surface of the article to avoid running of glaze during firing

5) The color and feel of the glaze might vary from that in the picture as it is difficult to capture the same.

6) The glazes have been tried and tested on white stoneware clay bodies.

7) The samples in the pictures have gone through oxidation firing in SKUTT Electric Kilns at ^6 medium firing with hold for 30 minutes.

8) To avoid glaze running from the ware, Reduce the holding time or fire it without holding time or soaking time. 

9) This glaze is lead free, non- toxic and food safe

10) Our glazes will not be in a liquid form to be brushed on the pieces. We recommend dipping/ pouring/spraying techniques with these glazes.

Note:

Thicker application on plates might cause closed pinholes. (Not on the other forms)

Right thickness in application & Drop and Hold firing will eliminate the issue.   

Safety Warning
1) We recommend Tableware producers to test all finished ware to validate food safety standards in dinnerware products, due to possible variations in firing temperature and contamination.

2)While mixing glazes in powder form, ensure usage of mask, to prevent inhalation of chemicals.

Glaze Mixing Instructions:

Use this link to get Claystation glaze mixing instructions. If you need any further clarification, kindly call our glaze number at 9108852707