Amaco Glazes
Amaco are popular glazes hailing from the United State and are designed to be used in combination with one another or for unique variations of texture on your pieces. Amaco Glazes are all suitable for Cone 5-6 Firing Temperature for optimal results, with some of the range also able to fire up to Cone 10 (but with possible variations to colour).
For pricing, please refer to the Product Catalogue.
mid - highfire cone 5-10 glazes (1180-1300 degrees)
The Potter's Choice glaze series was designed with the potter in mind! These stunning glazes add fluid colours and effects to smooth or textured ware, with optimal results at Cone 5/6. To use these glazes is to step into different ceramic glaze traditions of many cultures throughout history. Check out the PC Layering charts on the Amaco Brent Website to see all the amazing results you can try in your own studio!
Reduction Effects in Oxidation | Variety of Colors and Surfaces | Cone 5 - 10 * | Limitless Layering Combinations!
*Colours may change and run over 1250 degrees celcius
pc-01 saturation metallic
Great for sculptural work and industrial ware, Saturation Metallic is a satin metallic black glaze that resembles steel and other metals.
Food Safe. Best results at Cone 5/6.
pc-02 saturation gold
Saturation Gold has a smooth, satin/matte finish that is a dark gold similar to bronze when fired. Perfect for sculptural work and industrial ware, this glaze could be a unique accent for any work of art.
Food Safe. Best results at Cone 5/6.
pc-09 vintage gold
Vintage Gold is a glossy metallic glaze which develops small triangular gold crystals with dark haloes like a glittering patina. This opaque glaze does not break over texture. For best results apply three even brush coats. ​A dramatic glaze for sculptural or non-functional work. Glaze may run.​
Not for Functional Ware/Not Food Safe.
pc-10 june bug
June Bug is a glossy, dark green metallic glaze that develops small triangular iridescent crystals, like the wings of a beetle. This opaque glaze does not break over texture. For best results apply three even brush coats. Glaze may run.
Not for Functional Ware/Not Food Safe.
pc-11 blue spark
Blue Spark is a glossy, royal blue glaze which develops small triangular dark gray metallic crystals that make this glaze look like lapis lazuli. This opaque glaze does not break over texture. For best results apply three even brush coats. Glaze may run.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-12 blue midnight
Blue Midnight is a glossy black glaze that breaks into blue highlights where thick. This glaze is good for textured work and also layers well with other Potter's Choice Glazes.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-17 honey flux
Honey Flux is a creamy color that increases flow when layered over glazes. Opaque honey and cream at Cone 5 that shifts to a beautiful fluid white with honey flecks at Cone 6.​
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-20 blue rutile
Great for layering and textured work, Blue Rutile is an active, complex glaze that is a flowing blue where thick and breaks brown where thinner. Great for layering and always interesting, this glaze is always one of our top selling Potters Choice glazes!
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-21 arctic blue
Arctic Blue is a beautiful, opaque light blue that has a smooth, consistent surface and breaks tan over texture. This glaze lends very well to layering with other Potter's Choice Glazes.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-23 indigo float
Indigo Float is an intensely blue glaze with a lighter blue surface float. This rich cobalt glaze breaks deep blue where thinner. Great for layering with other potters choice glazes!
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-25 textured turquoise
A subtle turquoise gloss, green-beige where thin, but a beautiful aqua where thick. Great for textured ware and layering with other Potter's Choice glazes.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-27 tourmaline
Tourmaline is an intense, opaque blue-green glaze that forms a smooth, strong surface. Goes well layered with other potters choice glazes!
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-29 deep olive speckle
Deep Olive Speckle is a rich, translucent, glossy green glaze with darker green speckles. Looks great when layered with our other Potter's Choice glazes.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-30 tenmoku
Temmoku is a textured, satin-matte dark brown/tan speckled glaze that looks great layered beneath some of the more fluid Potter's Choice glazes. With its consistent surface and reliable results, this glaze makes a fantastic liner for cups, pots, bowls, and other ware.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
PC-31 OATMEAL
Oatmeal is a toasty, light yellow glaze that is relatively opaque and breaks clear over textured surfaces. This glaze is great for layering with other Potters Choice glazes.
food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-32 albany slip brown
Like the traditional potter's glaze that inspired it, Albany Slip Brown is fluid and butter colored where thick and russet where thin. Great layered over or under other Potter's Choice glazes.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-33 iron lustre
More restrained, but similar to a regular blue glaze, Iron Lustre is brown where thin with blue-gray floats where thick. It is beautiful on texture and layers well with other Potter's Choice glazes.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-34 light sepia
Light Sepia is an opalescent grey glaze that features strong variations on textured ware. This glaze breaks golden beige where thin and lends well to layering with our other Potters Choice Glazes.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-41 vert lustre
Vert Lustre is a beautiful flowing green glaze with a metallic sheen like that of ancient Persian Lusterware. This glaze reacts well to texture and has great effects when layered with other Potter's Choice Glazes.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-42 seaweed
Seaweed is a fluid, deep green glaze that layers beautifully with a variety of Potter's Choice glazes. This glaze breaks brownish over texture and becomes more fluid with thickness. Pay attention to application thickness so the glaze does not flow onto kiln shelves during firing.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-46 lustrous jade
Lustrous jade is a glossy, opaque glaze that boasts a soft, even green finish like the gemstone it is named for. This glaze layers well with our other Potter's Choice glazes.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-47 emerald falls
Emerald Falls is a beautiful glossy green glaze that breaks lighter and pools into a mauve grey-green. When heavier coats are applied this allows the glaze to float up and create interesting surface variations echoing mossy patches found in rolling emerald landscapes.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-48 art deco green
Art Deco Green is a glossy, light blue-green glaze that floats metallic spots to the surface resembling a patinate copper roof.
When applied thin, this glaze tends to have more metallic spots. A thicker application should result in smaller spots.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-53 ancient jasper
Ancient Jasper is a fluid, opaque glaze that transitions from soft black to olive green to rust red as it is applied thicker. This glaze has an active, varied surface by itself and layers with our other Potter's Choice glazes with striking results.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-55 chun plum
Chun Plum is a pink-red translucent glaze that breaks light tan over textures. This glaze imitates the copper reds of Asia but with a reliable color response in oxidation firings. Layer over other Potters Choice glazes for a warmer tone and hints of pink and red.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-57 smokey merlot
Smokey Merlot is a warm, dark purple glaze with a soft float of lilac over the surface. This glaze looks stunning on smooth surfaces, over textured surfaces, and layered with our other Potters Choice glazes.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-59 deep firebrick
Deep Firebrick is an opaque, speckled brick red glaze that breaks translucent where thin. This bold, dark red glaze has a strong presence and layers well under or over other Potter's Choice glazes.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-61 textured amber
Textured Amber is a semi-matte brown glaze that has a varied, translucent surface with a textured float of opaque tan speckles. Try layering this glaze with our other Potter's Choice glazes!
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-65 black aventurine
Black Aventurine is a fluid, rich black glaze that develops a metallic sparkle.​ If slow cooled, this glaze will grow crystals.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-67 river rock
The sandy, dark brown tones of River Rock feather into a beautiful ebony before breaking into a rich amber when applied over texture. Subtle green-grey honeycomb shapes appear underneath the amber breaks when this glossy glaze is applied on vertical surfaces.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-70 copper red
Copper Red is an oxblood red that gives the same results in oxidation as a traditional reduction copper glaze​. Copper Red breaks clear on edges or where thin.
Apply 3 coats for best results, do not thin glaze.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
pc-71 flambe
Flambé​ is a copper red glaze with tones of purple and blue, that gives the same results in oxidation as a traditional reduction copper glaze. Flambé breaks clear on edges or where thin.
Apply 3 coats, do not thin glaze.
Food Safe. Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
midfire cone 5-6 GLAZES (1180-1250 degrees)
celadons
Like the beautiful ancient glazes they are modeled after, the AMACO Celadon glazes are glossy, transparent, and pool beautifully to add vivid accents to textured and carved surfaces. These playful celadons come in many colors and are 100% mixable- great for finding that perfect color!
Translucent for textured surfaces | Mixable colors for custom palette | Food-safe | Shown on White Clay
Cone 5 - 6 | Look great under Potter's Choice Glazes (3 coat/ 3 coat)
Pictured results were fired in Oxidation
Cone 5 = 1184°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing)
Cone 6 = 1241°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing)
c-1 obsidian
This 100% mixable celadon glaze is a deep, opaque black that pools and accents textured ware like the ancient glazes it is created to imitate.
Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
c-3 smoke
This 100% mixable celadon glaze is a light transparent gray that pools and accents textured ware like the ancient glazes it is created to imitate.
Optimal results at COne 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
c-10 snow
This 100% mixable celadon glaze is a glossy, opaque white that can be used to tint the colors of other AMACO Celadon glazes.
Optimal results at COne 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
c-23 sky
This 100% mixable celadon glaze is a lively, glossy sky blue that pools and accents textured ware like the ancient glazes it was created to imitate.
Optimal results at COne 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
c-43 wasabi
This 100% mixable celadon glaze is a soft, glossy medium green that pools and accents textured ware like the ancient glaze it is created to imitate.
Optimal results at COne 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
c-50 cherry blossom
This 100% mixable celadon glaze is a glossy, soft, blushing pink that pools and accents textured ware like the ancient glazes it is created to imitate.
Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
c-56 lavender
This 100% mixable celadon glaze is a cool, glossy lavender purple that pools and accents textured ware like the ancient glazes it is created to imitate.
Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
shino
Influenced by the humble earthiness of tea ceremony bowls, our Shino glazes give a traditional high-iron look to any high fire clay body. Beautiful on textured or smooth clay bodies, blendable to get the right degree of matte or glossy surface.
Shino glazes can also be layered with our PC line of glazes for different effects.
Heavy Iron reduction look in oxidation | Suitable for Red or White Clay | Blendable to get gloss or matte variations | Food safe | Cone 5
Cone 5 = 1184°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing)
Cone 6 = 1241°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing)
sh-11 chai gloss
Chai Gloss Shino is a glossy, 100% mixable mid-fire glaze that yields wonderfully varied shades of cream, orange, and brown depending on the thickness of application.
Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
sh-12 chai matte
Chai Matte Shino is a matte, 100% mixable mid-fire glaze that yields wonderfully varied shades of cream, orange, and brown depending on the thickness of application.
Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
sh-21 açai gloss
Acai Gloss Shino is a glossy, 100% mixable mid-fire glaze that yields wonderfully varied shades of blue and brown depending on the thickness of application.
Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
sh-22 açai matte
Acai Matte Shino is a matte, 100% mixable mid-fire glaze that yields wonderfully varied shades of blue and brown depending on the thickness of application.
Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
sh-31 cacao gloss
Cacao Gloss Shino is a glossy, 100% mixable mid-fire glaze that yields wonderfully varied shades of brown and tan depending on the thickness of application.
Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
sh-32 cacao matte
Cacao Matte Shino is a matte, 100% mixable mid-fire glaze that yields wonderfully varied shades of brown and tan depending on the thickness of application.
Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
sh-41 oolong gloss
Oolong Gloss Shino is a glossy, 100% mixable mid-fire glaze that yields wonderfully varied shades of mint green and brown depending on the thickness of application.
Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
sh-42 oolong matte
Oolong Matte Shino is a matte, 100% mixable mid-fire glaze that yields wonderfully varied shades of mint green and brown depending on the thickness of application.
Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
sh-45 matcha gloss
Matcha Gloss Shino is a glossy, 100% mixable mid-fire glaze that yields wonderfully varied shades of green and brown depending on the thickness of application.
Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
sh-46 matcha matte
Matcha Matte Shino is a matte, 100% mixable mid-fire glaze that yields wonderfully varied shades of green and brown depending on the thickness of application.
Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
sh-51 hibiscus gloss
Hibiscus Gloss Shino is a glossy, 100% mixable mid-fire glaze that yields wonderfully varied shades of salmon pink, orange, and brown depending on the thickness of application.
Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
sh-52 hibiscus matte
Hibiscus Matte Shino is a matte, 100% mixable mid-fire glaze that yields wonderfully varied shades of salmon, orange, and brown depending on the thickness of application.
Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
satin matte
Satin Mattes break slightly over edges and texture and boast a soft satin feel. These glazes are formulated to be 100% mixable. Use Clear Satin to lighten color tones, Satin Black to create shades, and Satin White to create tints.
Satin Surfaces | Mixable for custom palette | Food safe | Cone 5 - 6
Pictured results were fired in Oxidation
Cone 5 = 1184°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing)
Cone 6 = 1241°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing)
sm-1 black
Satin Matte Black is an opaque, buttery black glaze that accentuates textured ware and boasts a classic art deco appearance. Add SM-1 to other Satin Matte glazes to create shades of each colour.
Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
sm-27 teal
Satin Matte Teal is an opaque, buttery blue-green glaze that accentuates textured ware and boasts a classic art deco appearance.
Optimal results at Cone 5/6.
Food Safe.
Mixable.
potters choice flux
Based on the widely popular PC-17 Honey Flux glaze, all of the colors in the Potter's Choice Flux glaze series line are the perfect addition to any potter's glaze tool box. These glazes are beautiful on textured surfaces where the glazes can break and show the clay body color.
The PCF's are great for layering with other Potter’s Choice glazes, AMACO Celadons, or AMACO Shino glazes. These glazes can be used alone or layered to soften the colours of other glazes and increase flow.
Variety of Colours and Surfaces | Cone 5 - 6 | Limitless Layering Combinations!
Cone 5 = 1184°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing)
Cone 6 = 1241°C (at 150°C/hour for the final 100°C of firing)
pcf-3 blue midnight
PCF-3 Midnight Run is a glossy dark blue-gray glaze like a velvety night sky.
Breaks dark across textured surfaces. Great for layering with other glazes as a base or top coat.
Beautiful on any colour of clay.
Good at cone 5, more fluid at cone 6.
pcf-18 honeydew
PCF-18 Honeydew is a glossy pale green glaze like the melon it's named for. It breaks across textured surfaces and develops a peachy float when thick. Great for layering with other glazes as a base or top coat.
Beautiful on any colour of clay.
Good at cone 5, more fluid at cone 6.
pcf-19 cirrus flow
PCF-19 Cirrus Flow is a glossy pale blue glaze like a delicate cloud. This glaze breaks across textured surfaces and develops a peachy float when thick. Great for layering with other glazes as a base or top coat.
Beautiful on any colour of clay.
Good at cone 5, more fluid at cone
pcf-54 flux blossom
PCF-54 Flux Blossom is glossy pale pink glaze like a fresh flower. It breaks across textured surfaces and develops a nice peachy float when thick. Great for layering with other glazes as a base or top coat.
Beautiful on any colour of clay.
Good at cone 5, more fluid at cone
pcf-74 river birch
PCF-74 River Birch is a glossy cream glaze with runny dark specks like the bark of a tree. River Birch breaks across textured surfaces and develops a peachy float when thick. Great for layering with other glazes as a base or top coat.
Beautiful on any colour of clay.
Very fluid at cone 5, more so at cone 6.
pcf-75 moss mist
PCF-75 Moss Mist is a glossy cream and green-mottled glaze that breaks across textured surfaces and develops a peachy float when thick. Moss Mist is great for layering with other glazes as a base or top coat.
Beautiful on any colour of clay.
Very fluid at cone 5, more so at cone 6.
All information was sourced from Amaco Brent.