Botz 9371 Pistachio – Artistic Low-Fire Glaze, 200 ml (R11775)

Botz 9371 Pistachio – Artistic Low-Fire Glaze, 200 ml

Botz 9371 Pistachio is a ready-to-use liquid glaze distinguished by its soft pistachio-green shade and semi-transparent character. It allows the underlying clay body color and surface details to remain partially visible. Because it tends to flow during firing, application thickness and clearance from the base must be carefully controlled.

Technical Data and Application

Color Pairing Suggestions

The soft pistachio-green color and semi-transparent surface character of Botz 9371 Pistachio can be paired with the following shades:

Application Notes

• Mixing: Stir the product regularly before and during application to ensure that the green-producing components remain evenly distributed.
• Surface preparation: The bisque surface must be clean, dry, free from grease and thoroughly dust-free before application.
• First coat: Apply the first coat carefully and evenly, then allow it to dry sufficiently before applying the second coat.
• Second coat: Apply the second coat to achieve balanced color and even surface development, avoiding excessively thick areas due to the glaze’s tendency to flow.
• Coat direction: The second coat may be applied in a different direction from the first to help minimize brush marks and variations in coverage.
• Transparency effect: Due to its semi-transparent character, the underlying clay color, surface texture and decorative details may remain partially visible after firing.
• Thickness effect: The intensity of the pistachio-green color, level of transparency and amount of glaze flow may vary between thinly and thickly applied areas.
• Flow control: On vertical forms, be aware that the glaze may move downward during firing.
• Base safety: Leave a sufficient unglazed safety margin near the base of the piece.
• Form effect: Glaze may accumulate in recessed, curved and horizontal areas, creating sections with a deeper and darker green color.
• Kiln shelf protection: Fire the piece on a catch plate or suitable kiln shelf separator to protect against possible glaze runs.
• Kiln placement: Leave sufficient space between pieces in case the glaze flows and reaches adjacent items.
• Firing: The product can be fired between 1020°C and 1100°C. The recommended ideal firing range is 1040°C to 1060°C.
• Temperature effect: Because glaze flow may increase as the firing temperature rises, test higher-temperature firings in advance.
• Clay body selection: The pistachio-green shade and semi-transparent character may appear more pronounced on light-colored clay bodies, while results may vary on darker clay bodies.
• Glaze combinations: Before combining with other glazes, test chemical compatibility, color transitions and total glaze flow on a vertical test tile.
• Surface inspection: Ensure that the glazed surface of any item intended for serving hot foods is free from cracks and crazing.
• Monitoring during use: If cracks or crazing develop on the glazed surface during use, the item must no longer be used for serving food.
• Care: Hand washing is recommended to protect the glazed surface and make it easier to monitor for potential cracks.
• Safety: Ensure that the workspace is adequately ventilated during application and firing, and that kiln fumes are directed outdoors through a suitable ventilation system.
• Storage: Keep the container tightly closed and store at room temperature away from direct sunlight.