Botz 9364 Hazel - Artistic Low-Fire Glaze - 200 ml (R11768)

Botz 9364 Hazel - Artistic Low-Fire Glaze - 200 ml

Botz 9364 Hazel is a ready-to-use liquid glaze distinguished by its warm, natural hazelnut-brown tone reminiscent of hazelnut shells. Easy to apply with a brush, it develops a glossy and decorative surface after firing. For balanced color, opacity, and an even surface finish, applying at least 2 coats is recommended.

Technical Data and Application

Color Pairing Suggestions

The warm and natural hazelnut-brown tone of Botz 9364 Hazel can be paired with the following colors:

Application Notes

• Mixing: The product should be stirred thoroughly before and regularly during application to ensure that the components responsible for the brown tone remain evenly distributed.
• Surface preparation: The bisque surface to be glazed should be clean, dry, free from grease, and thoroughly dust-free.
• First coat: Apply the first coat evenly across the surface and allow it to dry sufficiently before applying the second coat.
• Coat application: Apply at least 2 coats with a brush to achieve balanced color, opacity, and an even surface finish.
• Coat direction: Coats may be applied in different directions to help minimize brush marks and variations in coverage.
• Thickness control: Ensure that the coats are applied evenly across the form and avoid excessive glaze accumulation in recessed, corner, and horizontal areas.
• Color effect: The intensity of the hazelnut-brown color and the surface appearance may vary between areas with thinner and thicker glaze application.
• Form effect: Glaze may accumulate in recessed, curved, and horizontal areas, creating richer and darker brown tones.
• Firing: The product can be fired between 1020°C and 1100°C. The recommended ideal firing range is 1040°C to 1050°C.
• High temperature: Since the intensity of the brown color and the glossy surface appearance may change at higher temperatures, different firing temperatures should be evaluated on a test tile.
• Clay body selection: The color and composition of the clay body may affect the intensity and appearance of the hazelnut-brown tone after firing.
• Glaze combinations: Before combining with other glazes, color transitions and surface compatibility should be evaluated on a test tile.
• Surface inspection: For pieces intended for serving hot foods, ensure that the glazed surface is free from cracks or crazing.
• Monitoring during use: If cracks or crazing develop on the glazed surface during use, the piece should no longer be used for food service.
• Care: Hand washing is recommended to help preserve the glazed surface and make it easier to monitor for possible cracking or crazing.
• Safety: Ensure adequate ventilation in the working area during application and firing, and vent kiln fumes outdoors using an appropriate ventilation system.
• Storage: Keep the container tightly closed and store at room temperature away from direct sunlight.