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Amaco Cosmos Cone 5-6 Glazes

A BRAND NEW cone 5/6 glaze line that exhibits unique and captivating visual effects reminiscent of cosmic or otherworldly phenomena. The Cosmos glazes are meticulously crafted to capture the mesmerizing beauty of crystalline glazes in every brushstroke. Transform your pottery into celestial masterpieces that sparkle with the brilliance of distant galaxies. Are they Food Safe? Yes, but due to durability, these glazes are not recommended for food surfaces. These glazes can be fired in a normal medium-speed firing with no special cooling schedule required. To take this glaze to the next level, use a controlled cooling scheduled for increased crystal growth Cone 5 = 1184 °C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing) / 2201°F ( at 270°F/hour in the final 200°F of firing) Cone 6 = 1241°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing) / 2266°F ( at 270°F/hour in the final 200°F of firing)
FAQ Apply to... Cone 04 Bisqueware Number of Coats? 4 coats Fire to... Cone 5 - Cone 6. CO-6 performs best at cone 5. All other CO's perform best at Cone 6. Food safe? Yes, but due to durability, these glazes are not recommended for food surfaces. Do they require a special firing? Nope! The Cosmos glazes were designed to develop crystals without any special firing program. A simple cone 5 or cone 6 firing at medium speed, no hold will produce crystal growth. You can use a controlled cooling schedule for increased crystal growth if desired. Tips & Tricks The Cosmos glazes are very fluid and may run. we recommend leaving some area around the foot of a piece unglazed to allow the glaze to move when fired. Strong horizontal texture at the bottom of a piece can also assist with this. To protect your kiln shelves, you can place pieces on extra pieces of soft brick if available.
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CO-6 Supernove Pint
$38.00
Supernova is a highly fluid creamy white translucent glaze with a crystalline surface like frost on a window. The gloss glaze surface is opalescent and breaks slightly more cream than white. Apply to: Cone 04 Bisqueware Number of coats: 4 coats This glaze performs best at cone 5 but can be fired to cone 6. For best results, leave the inside or back of the form unglazed. Can be fired in a normal medium-speed firing with no special cooling schedule required. To take this glaze to the next level, use a controlled cooling schedule for increased crystal growth These glazes are prone to running so we recommend stopping your glaze about half an inch above the foot. You can also use a drip tray or soft bricks to protect kiln shelves. Is this glaze food safe? Yes, but due to durability, these glazes are not recommended for food surfaces. Safety Warning Tableware producers must test all finished ware to establish dinnerware status, due to possible variations in firing temperature and contamination.
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CO-7 Solar Flare Pint
$38.00
Supernova is a highly fluid creamy white translucent glaze with a crystalline surface like frost on a window. The gloss glaze surface is opalescent and breaks slightly more cream than white. Apply to: Cone 04 Bisqueware Number of coats: 4 coats This glaze performs best at cone 5 but can be fired to cone 6. For best results, leave the inside or back of the form unglazed. Can be fired in a normal medium-speed firing with no special cooling schedule required. To take this glaze to the next level, use a controlled cooling schedule for increased crystal growth These glazes are prone to running so we recommend stopping your glaze about half an inch above the foot. You can also use a drip tray or soft bricks to protect kiln shelves. Is this glaze food safe? Yes, but due to durability, these glazes are not recommended for food surfaces. Safety Warning Tableware producers must test all finished ware to establish dinnerware status, due to possible variations in firing temperature and contamination.
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CO-8 Dark Star Pint
$38.00
Product Description Dark Star is a fluid, dark matte glaze with iridescent crystals like a beetle shell. Breaks translucent. Apply to: Cone 04 Bisqueware Number of coats: 4 coats This glaze performs best at cone 6 but can be fired to cone 5. For best results, leave the inside or back of the form unglazed. Can be fired in a normal medium-speed firing with no special cooling schedule required. To take this glaze to the next level, use a controlled cooling schedule for increased crystal growth. These glazes are prone to running so we recommend stopping your glaze about half an inch above the foot. You can also use a drip tray or soft bricks to protect kiln shelves. Is this glaze food safe? Yes, but due to durability, these glazes are not recommended for food surfaces. Safety Warning Tableware producers must test all finished ware to establish dinnerware status, due to possible variations in firing temperature and contamination.
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CO-13 Mars Crystal
$38.00
Product Description Mars Crystal is a highly fluid, dark brick red glaze with silvery, iridescent crystals. Opaque and breaks darker. Apply to: Cone 04 Bisqueware Number of coats: 4 coats This glaze performs best at cone 6 but can be fired to cone 5. For best results, leave the inside or back of the form unglazed. Can be fired in a normal medium-speed firing with no special cooling schedule required. To take this glaze to the next level, use a controlled cooling schedule for increased crystal growth. These glazes are prone to running so we recommend stopping your glaze about half an inch above the foot. You can also use a drip tray or soft bricks to protect kiln shelves. Is this glaze food safe? Yes, but due to durability, these glazes are not recommended for food surfaces. Safety Warning Tableware producers must test all finished ware to establish dinnerware status, due to possible variations in firing temperature and contamination.
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CO-14 Solar Rainbow Pint
$38.00
Product Description Solar Rainbow is a highly fluid, dark gloss glaze with iridescent rainbow crystals. Breaks translucent. Apply to: Cone 04 Bisqueware Number of coats: 4 coats This glaze performs best at cone 6 but can be fired to cone 5. For best results, leave the inside or back of the form unglazed. Can be fired in a normal medium-speed firing with no special cooling schedule required. To take this glaze to the next level, use a controlled cooling schedule for increased crystal growth. These glazes are prone to running so we recommend stopping your glaze about half an inch above the foot. You can also use a drip tray or soft bricks to protect kiln shelves. Is this glaze food safe? Yes, but due to durability, these glazes are not recommended for food surfaces. Safety Warning Tableware producers must test all finished ware to establish dinnerware status, due to possible variations in firing temperature and contamination.