Lustre Gift Set

The colours in the set include, blue, black, green, orange, mother of pearl, copper, platinum (silver), and gold*. We have also included 40ml of thinners.

Lustres are an onglaze which contain metallic particles that are suspended in a thick spirit solution. They are applied with a brush onto a glazed ceramic surface.

All colours 2.5 grams except the platinum and gold which contain the real element and are both in 2 gram size.

*gold measured at 10%.

Earthenware and Stoneware Ceramics: 690°C - 700°C*

Porcelain: 750°C*

Fire at a rate of 100-220°C an hour.

*Recommended by the supplier

See our working with lustres document in the product attachment for further advice.

These products are ready-to-use from the bottle but do stir as much as possible with a thin implement. If the lustre proves too thick to be useable then you can use Lustre Thinner.

Use a soft haired paint brush or liner brush for application. Wares should be clean and dry, brush evenly for best results being careful not to overload with the lustre. Allow the ware to dry completely before placing in the kiln.

Gold, platinum, bronze and copper do not need to be diluted with thinners. Other colours including red, orange, amber, green, black, blue and the mother of pearl (15%+), it is recommended diluting to at least 10%. 

See our working with lustres document in the product attachment for further advice.

As some of these products are expensive to use, avoid disappointment by testing before application to the final wares.

We suggest the wearing of a mask with P3 filters when applying. Store bottles in a well-ventilated area or even outside. A sensible idea for institutions or a business is the purchase of a specially designed fume cupboard which is lockable and fire-proof.

When firing the wares, please consider others and again make sure the room is well ventilated.

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