Product Code: SP 1245 – Milky Way
Recommended Firing Range: 1180–1250°C
Form: Supplied as a liquid glaze in 175 g, 500 g, and 1000 g containers.
Application Properties
- This glaze produces a rich artistic surface featuring dynamic green, blue, and brown variegation. In thin applications, it creates a more uniform dark green appearance with brown speckles across the surface. When applied in 2–3 coats, the green tone becomes less dominant, while blue and green hues become more pronounced. As the number of brown speckles increases, the glaze develops stronger variegated and artistic surface effects.
- At 1250°C, the brown speckles spread more extensively across the surface, creating a significantly more pronounced visual effect.
- The glaze has a glossy finish.
- This glaze is opaque.
- It does not tend to run at 1200°C. At 1250°C, however, it may exhibit some running depending on the application thickness.
- It is acid-resistant and contains no toxic substances.
Application Methods
- Suitable for brush application; the recommended thickness is 1 to 3 coats.
- For spray gun or dipping applications, adding approximately 5–30% water is recommended to adjust the viscosity.
- Recommended Baumé range: 45–55°Bé.
Testing Recommendations
- We recommend that customers using our glazes for the first time prepare test tiles using their own kiln schedule and application methods to evaluate the results.
- Preparing both vertical and horizontal test pieces according to your application method will help you better understand the glaze’s behavior.
- The sample shown was applied over BNC 1200 White Porcelain Clay.
- When combining artistic glazes with other artistic glazes or different glaze series, we strongly recommend testing beforehand to avoid unexpected results.
Care and Cleaning
- Washing glazed ware in a dishwasher may expose the glaze surface to high-temperature chemical detergents, which may cause matting or changes in its artistic characteristics.
Safety
- The use of appropriate personal protective equipment during application is recommended.
- As glazes react to heat, keep them away from open flames and ignition sources during application.
- Children should use this product only under adult supervision.
Storage
- Store the product in airtight containers and protect it from direct sunlight.
- If stored for an extended period, the glaze may begin to dry out. In this case, add a small amount of water, mix thoroughly, and strain before use.
- After opening the container, the application enhancers, stabilizers, and preservatives contained in the glaze may gradually lose their effectiveness over time. This generally does not affect the fired result but may influence application performance, making the glaze more difficult to apply or causing pre-firing surface cracking. If you encounter such a situation, please contact us for recommended solutions.
