Kiln Ice Glazes are a stunning glaze series inspired by the timeless beauty of Guan Ware, a revered ceramic tradition from the Southern Song dynasty. These glazes capture the signature crackle effect, offering a rich, dynamic surface that enhances both form and texture, especially with brown or buff clays.

KI-21 Winter Glass is a pastel, frosty blue. The first image is on a dark clay body; the second image is on a white clay body. 

The Kiln Ice glazes are modeled after traditional Guan or Snowflake glazes. They feature a delicate network of fine hairline cracks (known as “crazing”). Kiln Ice glazes are translucent, but become slightly opaque where the cracks form, creating a beautiful, multi-layered visual texture. Differences in glaze application and firing technique may affect end results.

• Unique Patterns
• Variety of colours
• Cone 5-6

These glazes are food safe, but due to durability, they are not recommended for food surfaces. Due to variations in raw materials used during manufacturing, we recommend firing glazed test tiles before using each new batch number of glaze.

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• Due to high tension, it is recommended that Kiln Ice be used on the inside as well as the outside of wares.
• Do extensive tests before pairing with other glazes: pairs well with more fluid glazes.
• To achieve the same visual contrast on a white clay, try applying dark brown underglaze first.
• Delayed crazing is common with this glaze; allowing the piece to cool for several days will enhance the crackle effect/add more depth.