High Fire Glazes

AMACO has a variety of Cone 5- 6 glazes that showcase a range of ceramic surfaces.

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)

Select a glaze series below to see all of the possibilities.

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(PC) Potter's Choice The Potter's Choice glaze series was designed with the potter in mind! These stunning glazes add fluid colors and effects to smooth or textured ware, with optimal results at Cone 5/6. To use these glazes is to step into different ceramic glaze traditions of many cultures throughout history. Check out our PC Layering charts to see all the amazing results you can try in your own studio!
(C) Celadon Like the beautiful ancient glazes they are modeled after, the AMACO Celadon glazes are glossy, transparent, and pool beautifully to add vivid accents to textured and carved surfaces. These playful celadons come in many colors and are 100% mixable- great for finding that perfect color!
(HF) High Fire The High Fire Cone 5 glaze series combines your favorites from the legacy Sahara and Celebration glaze lines. High Fire glazes produce interesting effects in both oxidation and reduction and should be brush-applied to bisque ware fired to Cone 04 for the best results.
(SM) Satin Matte Satin Mattes break slightly over edges and texture and boast a soft satin feel. These glazes are formulated to be 100% mixable. Use Clear Satin to lighten color tones, Satin Black to create shades, and Satin White to create tints.
(SH) Shino Influenced by the humble earthiness of tea ceremony bowls, our Shino glazes give a traditional high-iron look to any high fire clay body. Beautiful on textured or smooth clay bodies, blendable to get the right degree of matte or glossy surface.
(PCF) Potter's Choice Flux Introducing the Potters Choice Flux glazes! All the things you love about PC-17 Honey Flux – its soft flowing look, how it interacts with other glazes, and how it accentuates texture on light and dark clays – now in six more colors. Food safe, lovely, fluid, and can be used alone or in conjunction with other Amaco glazes for endless creative options. Each Potters Choice Flux glaze has it’s own character and beauty.

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