Seramiksir SP 1522 Diopside - Artistic Crystalline High-Fire Glaze (R26041)

SP 1522 Diopside - Artistic High-Fire Glaze

SP 1522 Diopside is an artistic high-fire glaze that develops light green opaque crystals over a clear pistachio green transparent base. The glossy underlying surface combines with crystals that display matte and satin characteristics in certain areas, giving ceramic forms a natural stone appearance and mineralogical depth.

Technical Data and Application

Color Pairing Suggestions

Diopside's fresh, mineral-inspired green tones can be paired with the following colors:

Application Notes

• Crystal development: Areas of thin and thick application can be created on the same surface to enhance crystal formation.
• Graduated application: On vertical forms, applying the glaze more thickly toward the upper sections and gradually thinner toward the bottom may allow the crystals to disperse in the direction of flow, creating rain-like transitions.
• Thick application: Excessively thick application across the entire surface may cause the crystals to merge and form a rough crystalline matte surface.
• Fluidity: The glaze may become more fluid when applied in three or more coats. Sufficient safety clearance should be left near the base of the piece.
• Crazing risk: Glaze crazing may occur depending on the compatibility between the clay body and glaze. Compatibility testing is recommended before application.
• Clay body selection: White porcelain and light-colored stoneware clay bodies can produce more vivid green tones, while darker bodies may create deeper and more mysterious results.