Aurora Green SW146 Stoneware Crystal, Cone 6-10

Consistent Performance and Control!

Cone 6 oxidation (first photo): Aurora Green produces a mottled aqua gloss glaze with light brown and large black crystals. As the crystals melt, bursts of blue and brown will develop.

Cone 10 reduction (second photo): Color changes to a variegated pink/blue/green. Crystals become less pronounced.

TIP: SW-108 Green Tea is the base glaze. For a lighter crystal effect, you may try applying two coats of SW-108 Green Tea with a third coat of SW-146 Aurora Green. Due to the large sized crystals in Aurora Green they often reside in the bottom of the glaze; be sure to stir well or pour the glaze out onto a plate to make them more accessible.

Mayco’s Stoneware Crystal Glaze

Mayco’s Stoneware Crystal glazes are a unique line of glazes that contain colorful crystals in the glazes themselves that are designed to melt and bloom during the firing.

These crystals add variation in color, finish, and movement to the glazes that you already know and love!All of our Stoneware Crystal glazes begin with a base glaze; most of the base glazes can be found in our other Stoneware Glaze lines. 

General Use

Stoneware Crystal Glazes are designed to expand upon the surface with dazzling bursts of color. Crystals will settle to the bottom of the jar and will need thorough mixing prior to initial use and in between each coat. Apply two to three coats using a fan or hake brush. While the glaze is wet, use your brush to redistribute crystals to achieve balanced coverage. Over application of the crystals can cause pinholing or running. Avoid placing crystals near the bottom third of a vertical piece as they may cause additional movement during firing. See label for additional firing information for individual glazes and cone 10 performance.

Crystal Glaze Tips

• Crystal glazes are designed to expand upon the surface with dazzling bursts of color.
• Crystals will settle to the bottom of the jar and will need thorough mixing prior to initial use and in between each coat.
• Apply two to three coats using a fan brush. While the glaze is wet, use your brush to redistribute crystals to achieve balanced coverage.
• Overapplication of the crystals can cause pinholing or running. • Crystals can create movement.
• Avoid having a heavy concentration of crystals near the bottom of your piece.

NOTE: Please refer to each specific glaze product label for information about applications for dinnerware, health, and food safety. All Mayco Stoneware glazes are dinnerware safe when used according to manufacturer’s directions, except where noted by the “Not Dinnerware Safe” icon. This may be due to surface durability or texture of fired surface. Finished ware producers may be required to have their ware food safe tested prior to introducing into commerce.