Blue Hydrangea SW170 Stoneware Crystal, Cone 6-10

Consistent Performance and Control!

Cone 6 oxidation (first photo): Blue Hydrangea is a blue floral inspired glaze that contains yellow and white crystals. As the crystals melt, large white blooms and smaller yellow blooms appear in the glaze.

Cone 10 reduction (second photo): Color changes to blue. Crystals fade slightly.

TIP: SW-207 Chambray is the base glaze. For a lighter crystal effect, you may try applying two coats of SW-207 Chambray with a third coat of SW-170 Blue Hydrangea.

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.