Mayco Foundations® Glazes provide a dependable, easy-to-use base for ceramic decorating in studios, classrooms, and home workshops. Available in a wide variety of opaque, sheer, and matte finishes, these glazes offer vibrant color, smooth application, and reliable results for artists of all skill levels.
Designed to mature at Cone 06/05, Foundations® Glazes dry quickly between coats, making it easy to complete decorating and fire projects the same day. Opaque colors produce a rich, glossy finish and can be intermixed to create custom shades, while sheer glazes add a translucent tint that allows texture and carved details to remain visible. Matte colors provide a soft, low-sheen surface for a distinctive look.
When used according to the manufacturer's directions, Foundations® Glazes are food safe and dinnerware safe, making them suitable for both decorative and functional ceramic pieces.
Features
- Pint-sized ceramic glaze
- Available in opaque, sheer, and matte finishes
- Fast-drying formula speeds decorating
- Opaque colors intermix to create custom shades
- Glossy finishes typically do not require a clear overglaze
- Suitable for Cone 04 bisque
- Formulated for Cone 06/05 firing
- Food safe and dinnerware safe when fired as directed
- AP Certified non-toxic when used as intended
- Ideal for classrooms, studios, and hobby potters
Specifications
- Size: Pint
- Recommended Bisque: Cone 04
- Maturing Temperature: Cone 06/05
- Available Finishes: Opaque, Sheer, Matte
- Application: Brush, sponge, stamp, and other decorating tools
Ideal For
- Pottery
- Ceramic painting
- Functional ware
- Decorative ceramics
- Classroom projects
- Home studios
- Retail paint-your-own pottery studios
- Handbuilt pieces
- Wheel-thrown work
- Textured surfaces
Finish Options
Opaque
Produces a smooth, vibrant high-gloss finish with excellent coverage. Colors can be intermixed to create custom palettes.
Sheer
Applies a soft translucent tint while allowing carved details and textures to remain visible beneath the glaze.
Matte
Creates a subtle, velvety surface with reduced sheen. Matte glazes may become glossier when fired above Cone 06.
Application Tips
For best results:
- Shake well before use.
- Apply to Cone 04 bisque.
- Brush on 2–3 even coats, allowing each coat to dry between applications.
- For large surfaces, use a soft, fully loaded brush and apply coats consistently in the same direction to help minimize brush marks.
Most glossy Foundations® glazes achieve their finished appearance without requiring an additional clear glaze.
Firing Information
- Apply to Cone 04 bisque ware.
- Fire to Cone 06 or Cone 05 for intended results.
- Many colors remain stable at higher temperatures, though performance may vary by individual glaze and kiln conditions.
- Test with your specific clay body and firing schedule before production use.
