Introducing Crawls, a new cone 5/6 glaze line that will bring ceramic surfaces to life with unique, spontaneous patterns every time! Traditionally seen as a flaw - these glazes are made to embrace glaze crawl. Crawling occurs when the glaze pulls back from the surface during firing, creating a textured, uneven finish that reveals the underlying clay body or other glaze layers. These glazes can be used by themselves or layered over underglazes or other cone 5/6 glazes for dynamic effects.

 

CR-61 is a glossy yellow glaze with black specks that, when fired, crawls into raised shapes of varying sizes and forms. The result is a surface marked by unpredictable, natural patterns that add unique texture and visual interest to each piece.

 

• Unique Patterns 
• Variety of Colors & effects  
• Cone 5 - 6  

Apply 1-4 even coats of glaze to cone 04 bisque. Allow each coat to dry almost fully, but before any significant cracking occurs. Crawl glazes will develop hairline cracks as they dry; handle with care. For added durability before firing, layer over an AMACO Celadon glaze or underglaze.

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• More coats create larger glaze dots, while thinner coats produce a finer bead effect. Increased coats will produce more cracks. Fire to cone 5-6 for best results. 
• These glazes are food safe when layered over AMACO Celadons.
• Layer over stable underglaze or glaze to create a strong base that will improve adhesion and prevent dry cracking.
• Due to variations in raw materials used during manufacturing, we recommend firing glazed test tiles before using each new batch number of glaze.
• Experiment with different tests, adjust glaze thickness, and fine-tuning techniques to discover your ideal glaze result.
• Ideal for larger forms or those with significant surface area

The unpredictability of these glazes is part of the fun, so we recommend embracing it!