Ceramingo 7016 Anthracite - Artistic Low-Fire Glaze (R23795)

7016 Anthracite - Artistic Low-Fire Glaze

7016 Anthracite is a ready-to-use colored glaze that creates a dark, balanced, and glossy anthracite finish on bisque surfaces. It can be used to color various pottery forms, including plates, vases, sculptures, and decorative objects. Its consistency can be adjusted for spray, dipping, or brush application.

Technical Data and Application

Color Pairing Suggestions

The dark and balanced surface effect of 7016 Anthracite glaze can be paired with the following tones:

Application Notes

• Surface preparation: The bisque surface must be clean, dry, and free from dust before application.
• Mixing: Mix the product regularly before and during application to ensure an even distribution of pigments and glaze components.
• Baumé adjustment: Adjust the product consistency according to the application method and check the measurement with a suitable Baumé hydrometer.
• Spray application: For compressor and spray-gun application, preparing the product within a Baumé Range of 38-40°Bé is recommended.
• Dipping application: For dipping, preparing the product within a Baumé Range of 40-42°Bé is recommended.
• Brush application: For the standard product, leave the container undisturbed for at least 12 hours, then carefully remove the water accumulated on the surface with a syringe to achieve a brushable consistency.
• 250 ml concentrated product: This option has reduced water content and increased pigment concentration and can be applied directly with a brush after thorough mixing.
• Coat application: Apply the glaze in even coats, avoiding excessively thick or uneven areas.
• Moisture control: After application, allow the surface moisture to evaporate. Place the piece in the kiln only after it has reached a suitable level of dryness.
• Cellulose use: If the dipping consistency cannot be adjusted, experienced users may add 1% cellulose to the product.
• Dissolving cellulose: Cellulose may take time to dissolve completely. Insufficiently dissolved cellulose can cause clumping in the glaze, so do not apply until the mixture is homogeneous.
• Color transitions: The glaze can be applied as a single color or combined with harmonious, closely related tones to create graduated surfaces and distinctive patterns.
• Underglaze decoration: Because 7016 Anthracite may create an opaque or semi-opaque colored surface, the visibility of underglaze designs may be reduced or the designs may be completely covered.
• Overglaze decoration: Once the glaze firing is complete, the surface can be decorated with compatible overglaze colors. The recommended firing schedule for the selected color must be followed separately.
• Glaze combinations: Before combining with other colored glazes, test color transitions, chemical compatibility, and flow behavior on a sample tile.
• Safety: Use suitable personal protective equipment during application and ensure adequate ventilation in the working area. If the product comes into contact with the eyes, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water.
• Storage: Store the product at room temperature with the lid tightly closed and away from direct sunlight.