Bailey Ceramic Supply - Glazes & Stains

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Amaco Engobes

Amaco Low Fire Glazes
Amaco Glazes currently in production are being labeled to indicate their suitability for use on food and drink containers. See information below on this subject or refer to the Ceramic Color chart or the individual catalog glaze listings for special information concerning lead and/or cadmium content and release.

Amaco Liquid Glazes are supplied in non-breakable plastic jars, and are prepared by homogenizing to the correct consistency for easy brushing. Only stirring is necessary before application. For spraying and dipping, glazes may be thinned with water.

Amaco Dry Powder Glazes are packaged in sturdy plastic jars suitable for storage after mixing. Since they already contain the appropriate amount of gum and suspenders, only water need be added. One pound yields approximately one pint. Sieving is recommended.

LEAD AND/OR CADMIUM CONTENT AND RELEASE INFORMATION FOR ALL AMACO GLAZES:

(1) Contains no lead or cadmium bearing ingredients. Dinnerware Safe when fired to the recommended firing temperature.

(2) Contains some lead and/or cadmium compounds but passes test for lead and cadmium release. Dinnerware Safe when fired to the recommended firing temperature.

(3) Contains some lead and/or cadmium compounds and does not pass test for lead and cadmium release. Not recommended for surfaces, which come in contact with food or drink.

(4) Contains no lead or cadmium bearing ingredients but is not recommended for use on surfaces which come in contact with food or drink. Glaze surface is smooth and passes lead and cadmium release tests, but is either soft or crackled and prone to discoloring, harboring contaminants or leaching other materials.

(5) Contains no lead of cadmium bearing ingredients but does not pass test for lead or cadmium release due to the dry, unsealed surface they produce. These surfaces may harbor contaminants or deteriorate with use and are not suitable for food contact surfaces.

A: A.P. nontoxic: refer to Raw Materials Advisory for definition. Bailey recommends Amaco glazes marked “(1)A” as most suitable for use with young children.

Warning none of these products should be taken internally; all contain ingredients not suitable for ingestion or inhalation.

Amaco Glaze Discounts:
Please note that individual prices for glazes shown below and on other pages are retail prices. After your order is placed on-line, we will contact you with the total of your order with your Bailey Discount applied. The more you buy, the more you save!

5% Discount on Amaco Products totaling $1.00 - $10.99
7% Discount on Amaco Products totaling $11.00 - $20.99
10% Discount on Amaco Products totaling $21.00 - $40.99
15% Discount on Amaco Products totaling $41.00 - $99.99
20% Discount on Amaco Products totaling $100 and higher

Amaco Engobes
Engobes are either natural clays or a mixture of clays and other ceramic raw materials. They are typically rich earth colors or subdued tones. Engobes are applied to wet or dry greenware (not bisque) and fired to the maturing temperature of the clay being decorated. They do not create a sealed or glossy surface on their own, but may be covered with a clear glaze if so desired.

Methods of Decoration
Engobes are sometimes used to cover an inferior body, but generally are applied as decoration to contrast with the color of the clay piece. Slip painting, slip trailing

and sgraffito are especially good decorating methods for engobes. For best results when slip painting, use short strokes with a brush which is heavily loaded with the engobe. More elaborate thin-line designs can be achieved using a slip trailer. When the sgraffito process is used, designs are scratched into a layer of engobe so that the color of the clay shows through.

Most clays may be decorated with Amaco Engobes and fired to the maturing temperature of basic clay. Experimentation is advisable.