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You are here: Home > Pottery GLAZES > Amaco Glazes > Crystaltex

Cone 06-05. AMACO� Crystaltex Glazes are for the potter who dares to try something novel. Multi-color effects can be subtle as with CTL-32, which fires to a creamy yellow peppered with rich brown, or they can be bold like the red, white and blue of CTL-54 Firecracker. No two pieces will ever be alike, but all will be unique.

These liquid glazes consist of a basic color with the addition of one or more crystals of contrasting colors. For application by dipping or pouring, thorough stirring of the glaze is necessary since the crystals settle to the bottom of the jar.

A more controlled decorative effect can be obtained by brushing. Dip the brush in the glaze at the top of the jar and apply two or more coats. Lift the crystals from the bottom of the jar with the brush and place where desired. Crystals fan out on flat horizontal surfaces and run on vertical pieces. To spray the Crystaltex glazes, spray a good coat of glaze without the crystals, place the crystals by hand where you want them, then spray another thin coat over that. Best results are obtained at Cone 05 (1911�F, 1044�C). These glazes must be applied on a mature Cone 04 (1971�F, 1077�C) bisque.

CTL-3, 31, and 41 have a matte finish with glossy crystals when fired. The rest of the series is either glossy or a textured gloss/matte finish. All crystals fire to a gloss finish.

Crystaltex glazes are available in liquid form in pint jars.

** All CTL Series glazes are lead free except CTL-33, CTL-50, CTL-54.