Botz 9486 Kürbisorange liquid glaze – gloss light orange for earthenware

Botz 9486 Kürbisorange liquid glaze – opaque, glossy orange for earthenware

Botz liquid glaze 9486 Kürbisorange is a glossy, opaque glaze in light orange for bisque-fired ceramics. It is designed for a firing range of 1020–1060 °C and is also suitable for raku. Because it is opaque, the clay body barely shows through, and according to Botz it also gives good results on coloured clays.

The glaze melts out very well. Even at 1100 °C it does not run, so you have a little room to go higher when firing. The shade is a light orange with no gradient or textured effect, which suits mugs, bowls, decorative pieces or figures where the colour surface should stand out.

Application

The glaze is applied with a brush to bisque-fired ceramics. The bisque firing should have been carried out at 950 °C or above.

• Stir the glaze well, as pigments and glaze components settle
• Thin with a little water if needed
• Apply to the bisque-fired piece with a brush and leave to dry thoroughly
• Apply a further coat if needed

Firing and result

Within the firing range of 1020–1060 °C the glaze is stable and gives a glossy, opaque finish. If your kiln runs a little hotter, up to approx. 1100 °C, the glaze does not run according to Botz. It is still worth leaving the foot free of glaze and protecting the kiln shelf. A test piece made from your own clay will show you beforehand how the orange looks on your clay body, especially if you are using a coloured clay. If you would like a matt surface, choose one of the matt glazes from the Botz range.

Botz liquid glaze 9486 Kürbisorange product details

• Manufacturer: Botz, Liquid Glaze series
• Colour: 9486 Kürbisorange (light orange)
• Surface: glossy, opaque, plain colour
• Firing range: stable at 1020–1060 °C
• For earthenware (1020–1100 °C)
• Suitable for raku
• Bisque firing: at least 950 °C

You will also need: brush for glazing, stirring stick or spoon, water for thinning if needed; kiln wash or waster slab to protect the kiln shelf

WARNING: Keep out of reach of children.