AMACO Glazes that Mix

Follow these quick links to sections on this page: Intermix Charts | Mix & Layer | Glaze/Underglaze Series

Notes on mixing glazes: Pigments in glazes have different strengths depending on the color and a green pigmented glaze can quickly overpower a yellow pigmented glaze. For specific color matching always test. Mixing more than 2 different glazes at a time can sometimes result in muddy appearing colors. It is best to stay with 2 color blends. Many things can effect the way glazes will appear on a piece, from clay color and application, to variables in firing temperature and speed. Firing test tiles of blends and taking good notes is the surest way to get good, consistent results.

Did You Know You Can Intermix These AMACO® Series?

Intermix gloss, matt, opaque, semi-opaque, transluscent,
Velvet, and LUG underglazes to create something new.
(Just make sure the glaze firing temperatures match.)

Mix “LG” Gloss, “F” Semi-Opaque, and “LM” Matt Glazes

Mix “GDC” Majolica Gloss Glazes

Mix “HF” Celebration Glazes

Mix “LG” Gloss Glazes

Mix “LM” Matt Glazes

Mix “LUG” Liquid Underglazes

Mix “V” Velvet Underglazes

Mix and Layer Glaze Colors and Finishes for Painterly Surfaces

LM glazes are mixed over LGs to form the base.

Click within the white box to see a detail view of the painting.
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Photo of tile landscape painting by David Gamble, used LM, LG, GDC, V series.

Mixed GDCs form the surface colors. Black Velvet Underglaze added with 2 oz. Underglaze Applicator.

Click here for Layering Potter’s Choice Glazes.

Jeffrey Nichols

V – Velvets

Pastel underglaze colors that have a velvet “feel” when fired. Cover with Clear Glaze (LG-10) to intensify color, create smooth, gloss surface and make dinnerware safe.

58 AP colors.
For bisque and greenware.
Cones 05-6

DV – Designer Velvets

Pastel underglaze colors with flecks that add an illusion of depth to the surface. These have a velvet “feel” when fired. Cover with Clear Glaze (LG-10) to intensify color, create smooth, gloss surface and make dinnerware safe.

16 AP colors.
For bisque and greenware.
Cones 05-6

Kathy King

LUG – Liquid Underglazes

Intense colors with a textured “feel” when fired. Great to color large areas. Clear Glaze (LG-10) to intensify color, create smooth, gloss surface and make dinnerware safe.

25 AP colors.
For bisque and greenware.
Cones 05-6

LG – Low Fire Gloss
Translucent

Colors that deepen in low areas and lighten on high surfaces. The most popular glazes for schools.

31 AP and 7 CL colors.
Dinnerware safe.
For bisque.
Cone 05

Makita Utz
Click here to learn how to create a dragon like this.

Tracy Gamble
Click here to learn more
about these glazes from Tracy Gamble.

HF – Celebration
Opaque

These mid-fire glazes are as bright and colorful as low-fire earthenware glazes.

18 AP colors.
Dinnerware safe.
For bisque.
Cones 5-6

LM – Liquid Matt
Opaque

Glaze colors with a satin-like finish and dinnerware safe. Non-flowing, great for details.

27 AP colors.
For bisque.
Cone 05

Jennifer Hoolihan
To learn how to create birds like these, click here.

Linda Arbuckle

GDC – Majolica Gloss Glazes, Opaque

These glazes are mixable and formulated to layer over other glazes. They remain where brushed. Great for brushstrokes and painterly compositions. Use over White Gloss (LG-11) for a true Majolica style.

36 AP colors.
Dinnerware safe over LG-11.
For bisque.
Cones 05-5

F – F Series
Semi-Opaque Gloss

America’s first Lead Free glazes. Brilliant colors that make this ideal for dinnerware.

28 AP and 3 CL colors.
For bisque.
Cone 05

Tom Mueninck

Underglaze Chalk Crayons

Can be used like pastel chalks on bisque.

16 AP colors.
Cone 05-5

Underglaze Pencils

Ideal for shading, fine line drawing or identification.

5 AP colors and 1 CL color.
Cone 05-5

Semi-Moist Underglazes

Intense Opaque colors especially good for watercolor effects.

32 AP colors.
Cone 05-5

All Underglaze Chalk Crayonss, Pencils and Semi-Moist Underglazes are available in sets.

Tableware producers must have all finished ware tested and approved as safe for dinnerware through a certified laboratory due to possible variations in firing temperature and possible contamination.