Product Details

Product Information

A beautiful rich blue which becomes pewter blue and runs with additional thickness and temperature.

Firing Range

1222°C to 1280°C (Cone 6 to Cone 9).

The sample shows two applications on Vitraclay White Throwing Clay, fired to 1240°C.

Working Notes
  • May run and become metallic on vertical surfaces, pools to a deep blue on horizontal surfaces.
  • To prevent running we recommend firing to 1210°C with a 10 minute hold.
  • Stronger opacity and higher gloss with multiple coats.

These notes are continuously reviewed so please send us your feedback.

Health & Safety

Vitraglaze is lead free and non-toxic.

Good housekeeping is essential in any pottery studio to minimise inhalation of silica dust.

Always clean up with a damp sponge and if any dust is airborne, such as when mixing powder glazes, wear an FFP3/P3 mask and filter.

Click here for information on food safety.

Preparing a powder glaze

Always wear a mask when mixing powdered glaze.

Dipping and pouring mixtures need to be tested on samples before being applied to final wares.

This method of application requires an understanding of the behaviour of liquid slurries on absorbent clay bodies, as results can vary for many reasons. Because of this, it is impossible for us to guarantee your wares will fire to the same colour advertised. Here is some useful further reading.

The glaze mix should have a single cream consistency. A useful tip is to use less water in the beginning as you can always add more. After mixing with water, use an 80 mesh sieve for stoneware and a 60 mesh sieve for earthenware.

For more about a dipping glaze, read our general advice.

Applying a brush on glaze

Remove glaze from the pot, stir and agitate the glaze in a larger container, make sure all the material is mixed thoroughly.

Whilst keeping the glaze moving, dip your brush and hold it sideways to keep the material evenly distributed.

Apply using confident dabs, move the liquid around and work quickly and smoothly.

2 to 3 applications could be needed so allow to dry between coverings.

Customer Reviews

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Anonymous
Versatile

A nice deep blue glossy glaze - works well with 2 coats reactive white first - gives a mottled blue appearance. Nice with a dash of apron yellow against it. Reliable finish.

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LittePuffinPottery
Dark blue with mottled appearance

Image shows items with Lagoon Blue on a buff S/w body gloss fired to 1230°c. A dark blue and close up.it shows a mottled appearance.

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HED
Good glaze

I used it on a bowl, mixed with Island Turquoise, on a white base. I wanted a rustic appearance - more coats would be needed if a very shiny finish was required.

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Brett
The best blue I have ever used

Rich and beautiful. Fired to 1210, on Sibelco Scandi clay

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Summerhouse Ceramics
Lagoon Blue

Gorgeous glaze. I've used it in combination with reactive white. Very nice!

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