Botz 9609 Tropical – Artistic Low-Fire Glaze, 200 ml (R11859)

Botz 9609 Tropical – Artistic Low-Fire Glaze, 200 ml

Botz 9609 Tropical is a ready-to-use liquid glaze distinguished by its intense red base and large yellow, blue and green speckles that spread across the surface. After firing, it creates a glossy, opaque and multicolored tropical finish. Applying at least 2 coats by brush is recommended to achieve balanced color, opacity and speckle distribution.

Technical Data and Application

Color Pairing Suggestions

The intense red base and multicolored tropical speckles of Botz 9609 Tropical can be paired with the following shades:

Application Notes

• Mixing: Stir the product regularly before and during application to distribute the yellow-, blue- and green-speckle components evenly throughout the red base.
• 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 a balanced red base, good opacity and even speckle distribution.
• Coat direction: Coats may be applied in different directions to help minimize brush marks and variations in coverage.
• Speckle distribution: If the product is not stirred regularly, the different-colored speckles may become concentrated in certain areas of the surface.
• Thickness effect: The intensity of the red base, opacity and appearance of the speckles 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 red color and denser multicolored speckles.
• Firing: Fire the product between 1020°C and 1060°C. The recommended ideal firing temperature is 1050°C.
• Clay body selection: The product may also be used on colored clay bodies; however, the body color may affect the appearance of the red base and speckles.
• Glaze combinations: Before combining with other glazes, test the color transitions, speckle distribution and surface compatibility on a test tile.
• 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, speckled 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.