Ozz Glaze YD-520 Smoke - Artistic High-Fire Glaze (R26057)

OZZ GLAZE YD-520 Smoke - Artistic High-Fire Glaze

OZZ GLAZE YD-520 Smoke is an artistic high-fire glaze that creates transitions in smoky gray and reactive beige tones. Its medium-flow character allows it to pool in recessed, curved and textured areas of the form, increasing the color intensity. After firing, it produces a deep surface with mottling and color variations that change depending on application thickness and the clay body used.

Technical Data and Application

Color Pairing Suggestions

The smoky gray and beige transitions of OZZ GLAZE YD-520 Smoke can be paired with the following colors:

Application Notes

• Mixing: Mix the product regularly before and during application to ensure an even distribution of the coloring and reactive components.
• Coat application: For brush application, apply 2-3 even coats to the bisque-fired surface, allowing sufficient drying time between coats.
• Thickness effect: Thinner areas may display lighter gray and beige tones, while dark smoky-gray tones and reactive mottling may intensify in thicker areas.
• Reactive character: The intensity of the gray-beige transitions and surface movement may vary depending on peak temperature, kiln atmosphere, hold time and cooling schedule.
• Flow control: Consider the glaze’s downward movement on vertical forms and leave an unglazed safety margin near the base.
• Kiln shelf protection: Fire the piece on a catch plate or suitable kiln shelf separator to protect against possible glaze runs.
• Dilution: For spray and dipping applications, add water in small increments, mix the product after each addition and avoid over-dilution.
• Form effect: The glaze may pool in recessed, curved and textured areas, creating deeper gray and beige tones, while edges and raised areas may appear lighter.
• Clay body selection: The intensity of the gray-beige transitions and final surface appearance may vary on porcelain, light-colored, dark or speckled high-fire clay bodies.
• Surface preparation: Remove all dust and residue from the bisque-fired surface before application.
• Temperature control: Firings outside the specified temperature range may alter the color, amount of flow and surface texture.
• Glaze combinations: Before combining with other glazes, test chemical compatibility, color transitions and the amount of flow on a test tile.
• Safety: Use appropriate personal protective equipment during application and ensure that the workspace is adequately ventilated.
• Storage: Keep the container tightly closed and store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.