Botz 9597 Snake Green – Artistic Low-Fire Glaze, 200 ml (R11851)

Botz 9597 Snake Green – Artistic Low-Fire Glaze, 200 ml

Botz 9597 Snake Green is a ready-to-use liquid glaze distinguished by its vivid green color and dynamic surface texture. After firing, it creates a glossy, richly colored decorative surface that may vary depending on application thickness. Applying at least 2 coats by brush is recommended to achieve balanced color and surface uniformity.

Technical Data and Application

Color Pairing Suggestions

The vivid green color and dynamic surface character of Botz 9597 Snake Green can be paired with the following shades:

Application Notes

• Mixing: Stir the product regularly before and during application to ensure that the color- and texture-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 green 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.
• Surface effect: The intensity of the green color and the appearance of the dynamic surface texture may vary between thinly and thickly applied areas.
• Form effect: Glaze may accumulate in recessed, curved and horizontal areas, creating sections with a more intense green color and greater surface variation.
• Oxygen supply: Sufficient oxygen must enter the kiln during firing to support the development of the vivid green color.
• Kiln placement: Space the pieces apart inside the kiln and avoid placing them too close together to support proper air circulation.
• Firing: Fire the product between 1020°C and 1060°C. The recommended ideal firing range is 1040°C to 1050°C.
• Raku application: The product is suitable for Raku firing; however, color and surface results may vary depending on the Raku firing schedule used.
• Clay body selection: The product may be used on white and red clay bodies; the body color may affect the final green shade and surface texture.
• Glaze combinations: The product may be combined with glazes from the same group, such as Botz 9596 Blazing Yellow, 9606 Lava and 9607 Coral Red. Test the color transitions and surface compatibility on a test tile before the main application.
• Area of use: Do not use on the interior or food-contact surfaces of vessels intended for hot foods.
• Decorative use: The product may be used on decorative objects and pottery surfaces that do not come into contact with food.
• Care: Hand washing is recommended to preserve the glossy and dynamic surface appearance.
• 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.