Ozz Glaze Krater Dark Textured Stoneware Glaze (R26077)

OZZ GLAZE Krater Dark - Textured High-Fire Glaze

OZZ GLAZE Krater Dark is an artistic high-fire glaze that creates dark-toned craters, pores, and volcanic rock-like surface effects. Thanks to its reactive and textured character, it adds distinctive depth and a sculptural appearance to ceramic forms. After firing, it produces a dynamic surface with crater sizes that vary depending on application thickness, clay body, and firing schedule.

Technical Data and Application

Color Combination Suggestions

You can combine the dark and volcanic surface effect of OZZ GLAZE Krater Dark glaze with the following tones:

Application Notes

• Mixing: The product should be stirred thoroughly before and during application to ensure an even distribution of the crater-forming components.
• Coat application: For brush applications, apply 2-3 coats to the bisque-fired surface, allowing sufficient drying time between coats.
• Thickness effect: Thinner applications may produce smaller and more limited craters, while thicker applications may create larger, deeper, and more pronounced pores.
• Texture control: Test tiles comparing different numbers of coats and application thicknesses should be prepared to determine the desired crater size.
• Reactive character: The intensity and distribution of the craters may vary depending on peak temperature, kiln atmosphere, hold time, and cooling schedule.
• Dilution: For spray gun and dipping applications, water should be added in small amounts and the product should not be excessively diluted.
• Form effect: Since glaze thickness may increase in recessed, curved, and horizontal areas, larger and denser craters may develop in these areas.
• Clay body selection: The color and surface texture of different high-fire ceramic bodies may affect the glaze's dark tones and crater appearance.
• Surface preparation: Dust and residue should be removed from the bisque-fired surface before application.
• Application area: The product should only be used on decorative objects, artistic ceramics, and sculptural works.
• Combination: Before using with other glazes, chemical compatibility and the resulting textural interaction should be tested on a test tile.
• Safety: Appropriate personal protective equipment should be used during application, and the working area should be adequately ventilated.
• Storage: Keep the product tightly closed at room temperature and away from direct sunlight.