Ozz Glaze YD-540 Wave - Artistic High-Fire Glaze (R26059)

OZZ GLAZE YD-540 Wave - Artistic High-Fire Glaze

OZZ GLAZE YD-540 Wave is an artistic high-fire glaze that creates reactive transitions in deep blue and foam-white 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 dynamic surface with wave-like mottling and crystalline-like textures that vary depending on application thickness and the clay body used.

Technical Data and Application

Color Pairing Suggestions

The deep blue and foam-white transitions of OZZ GLAZE YD-540 Wave 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 blue and white tones, while deep blue tones, reactive mottling and crystalline-like textures may intensify in thicker areas.
• Crystalline-like effect: The intensity and distribution of the crystalline-like textures may vary depending on application thickness, clay body and firing schedule.
• Reactive character: The intensity of the blue-white transitions and wave-like appearance 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 more intense blue tones, while foam-white transitions may become more pronounced along edges and raised details.
• Clay body selection: The intensity of the blue-white 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.