Botz 9380 Marine Blue – Artistic Low-Fire Glaze, 200 ml (R11784)

Botz 9380 Marine Blue – Artistic Low-Fire Glaze, 200 ml

Botz 9380 Marine Blue is a ready-to-use liquid glaze distinguished by its vivid, deep shade reminiscent of the sea. Easy to apply by brush, it creates a glossy and eye-catching surface after firing. Applying at least 2 coats is recommended to achieve balanced color and surface uniformity.

Technical Data and Application

Color Pairing Suggestions

The vivid marine-blue color of Botz 9380 Marine Blue can be paired with the following shades:

Application Notes

• Mixing: Stir the product regularly before and during application to ensure that the blue-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 evenly and allow it to dry sufficiently before applying the second coat.
• Coat application: Apply at least 2 coats by brush to achieve balanced blue color and even surface development.
• 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 areas, corners and horizontal sections.
• Color effect: The intensity of the marine-blue color and the surface appearance may vary between thinly and thickly applied areas.
• Form effect: Glaze may accumulate in recessed, curved and horizontal areas, creating sections with a deeper and darker blue color.
• 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: Because higher temperatures may alter the intensity of the blue color and the glossy surface appearance, test different temperatures on a test tile.
• Clay body selection: The color and composition of the clay body may affect the intensity and appearance of the marine-blue shade after firing.
• Glaze combinations: Before combining with other glazes, test the color transitions and surface compatibility on a 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.