Mayco’s Stoneware Washes are a multi-purpose product with limitless possibilities. Washes are metallic glaze colorants which are formulated for ease of use and versatility. These Washes can be used alone for staining techniques, or with any glaze from cone 06 up to Cone 10. They are beautiful in oxidation, or reduction, and can really expand the palette of the artist or teacher. They are highly concentrated: small amounts, thinned with water, will go a long way. Mayco’s Stoneware Washes are Non-Toxic and Dinnerware Safe when covered by a Dinnerware Safe glaze with a smooth sealed surface. Any crackled or rough textured surface should not be considered Dinnerware Safe. See ‘Tips’ for more... Read More
Mayco’s Stoneware Washes are a multi-purpose product with limitless possibilities. Washes are metallic glaze colorants which are formulated for ease of use and versatility. These Washes can be used alone for staining techniques, or with any glaze from cone 06 up to Cone 10. They are beautiful in oxidation, or reduction, and can really expand the palette of the artist or teacher. They are highly concentrated: small amounts, thinned with water, will go a long way. Mayco’s Stoneware Washes are Non-Toxic and Dinnerware Safewhen covered by a Dinnerware Safe glaze with a smooth sealed surface. Any crackled or rough textured surface should not be considered Dinnerware Safe. See ‘Tips’ for more information.
Mayco’s Iron Wash creates browns and rust colored hues.
Use it by itself as a stain. Apply a watered-down version of Iron Wash to the bisque fired piece. (This is especially nice for textured ware.) Allow the stain to get into all the low spots and then let dry thoroughly. The ingredients in the wash will help it stick to the piece more effectively than a wash you may mix up in the studio. It also contains some flux that gives it a slight shimmer.
After the piece is dry, use a wet sponge to wipe away the Wash from high places and let it remain in low places. You can fire without glazing to Cone 06 and up to Cone 10. Or you can apply a translucent glaze over it for functional ware. This staining technique will emphasize the tactile texture of the piece.
Use OVER or UNDER your favorite glaze.Iron Wash has the least amount of movement of all of the washes. If you use it in a brushstroke, (either over or under a glaze) you can create contrast and depth in the glaze, sometimes producing a new color.
