Mayco Stroke & Coat SP-288 Speckled Tu Tu Tango, 236 ml

Mayco SP-288 Speckled Tu Tu Tango – effect glaze with yellow, blue and green speckles

Mayco Stroke & Coat SP-288 Speckled Tu Tu Tango is an effect glaze with yellow, blue and green speckles for earthenware and stoneware. It comes in a 236 ml container. Its slightly thick consistency suits fine brushwork as well as even, opaque coverage. The glaze fires glossy, so you do not need an additional clear glaze.

According to Mayco, Speckled Tu Tu Tango is dinnerware safe. According to ACMI, the AP (Approved Product) seal means no hazard labelling is required.

Applying the glaze

You control the opacity through the number of coats. One coat looks slightly transparent; with 2–3 coats the colour becomes strong and opaque. The speckles add extra accents of colour.

• Stir the glaze well before applying
• Apply evenly to the bisque-fired piece with a brush
• Let each coat dry completely before applying the next
• Apply 2–3 coats for strong opacity

Firing and temperature

The firing range runs from cone 06 (approx. 998 °C, guide value per Orton chart) to cone 10 (approx. 1,285 °C, guide value per Orton chart). Mayco formulates the Speckled glazes in this series for cone 06/05 (approx. 998 °C and approx. 1,031 °C respectively, guide value per Orton chart). At higher temperatures such as cone 6 (approx. 1,222 °C, guide value per Orton chart), the speckles of Speckled glazes can run. So first fire a test piece made from your own clay at the temperature you intend to use. That way you can see whether the speckles stay visible as distinct dots.

Mayco SP-288 Speckled Tu Tu Tango product details

• Manufacturer: Mayco, Stroke & Coat Speckled series
• Colour: SP-288 Speckled Tu Tu Tango, yellow, blue and green speckles
• Contents: 236 ml
• Finish: glossy, no additional clear glaze needed
• Firing range: cone 06 to cone 10 (approx. 998 °C to approx. 1,285 °C, guide value per Orton chart)
• Suitable for: earthenware and stoneware
• Dinnerware: dinnerware safe according to Mayco
• Seal: AP (Approved Product) according to ACMI

You will also need: brush and bisque-fired ceramics (earthenware or stoneware)