Clear Cascade - 16 oz Mayco Pottery Glaze
- Brand: Mayco Colors
- Product Code: PC601-16oz
- Availability: In Stock
Description
PC-601 Clear (pint) Pottery Cascade by Mayco Colors
High Fire looks at Low Fire Temperatures
Pottery Cascade™ are moving, flowing glazes, commonly used under or over other glazes to create reactions and movement. Can be applied randomly or uniformly, brushed or dabbed on with a sponge. The colored cascades- white and amber- provide additional color. Use Pottery Cascade™ as a flux with Elements™ to create movement in the colors. Add it under, over or in-between Elements™ or Element™ Chunkies. Cascades are perfect for the low fire designer seeking to create the looks achieved at higher temperatures. Their variability insures that no two designs will be exactly alike.
General Use
Apply 1-2 coats with a brush or sponge, under or over another glaze. You can influence the direction of the flow or create a pattern by how you apply the glazes. Allow to dry thoroughly. Fire to cones 06/05. Use care in application, avoiding the bottom part of your piece, to avoid run off.
Helpful Hints
- Avoid applying Pottery Cascade™ on lower third of piece as glaze will move.
- PC601 Clear Cascade is the most fluid of the Cascade products, requiring care in application.
- PC602 White Cascade moves the least.
Application Recommendations
The following application recommendations are based upon the original product development intent and use for the product. Information on alternative application methods is listed in the section "Usage Variations and FAQ's".
- Shake for 5-6 seconds before use.
- Dispense glaze onto a palette (tile, plate, etc.) and apply with your brush or decorating accessory of choice (sponge, stamp, etc.).
- We advise against dipping your brush directly into the jar to avoid contamination, particularly if you are using one brush to layer Pottery Cascades over other glazes.
- We recommend that you do not apply Cascades to the lowest third of your piece as the Elements™ glazes WILL move. Vertical pieces require more attention to this detail than horizontal pieces.
- Pottery Cascade™ glazes were designed to mature at a shelf cone 06 (999° C). Make sure the glaze has dried thoroughly prior to firing. A medium ramp/firing rate is recommended (250°F per hour).
Product Usage & FAQs
Q: What tips do you have for applying Pottery Cascade™?
A: Apply PC-602 White Cascade and PC-603 Amber Cascade with a brush in 1-3 coats. Can be dabbed on at random, evenly or unevenly to create different flow patterns using a sea wool sponge, for example. PC-601 Clear Cascade should be brushed on as you would apply a glaze. Apply 1-2 brushed coats over or under a non-toxic glaze. Do not go below the halfway point of the piece, as the PC-601 Clear Cascade flows more. Pottery Cascade™ can be applied between color, underneath and over colors for different effects.
Other conditions that could affect the performance of Pottery Cascade™ include:
- Can be applied between color, underneath and over colors for different effects.
- Shape of the piece affects the performance of the glaze.
- The flow of Cascades is affected by the underlying glaze. Moving glazes such as
- Elements™ and Elements™ Chunkies will perform differently than non-moving glazes such as Foundations® or Stroke and Coat®. the bottom of pieces.
- Firing temperature, ramp rate and a soaking period may enhance the flow patterns.
- Avoid excess color toward the bottom of the piece to prevent drips from forming on
- Pottery Cascade™ are luster compatible.
- Notes:
PC-602 White Cascade moves less than PC-603 Amber Cascade and PC-604 Black Cascade; PC-601 Clear Cascade will move the most and should not be applied below the halfway point on a vertical shape.
Other conditions that could affect the performance of Pottery Cascades include
Can be applied between color, underneath and over colors for different effects.
Shape of the piece affects the performance of the glaze.
Firing temperature, ramp rate and a soaking period may enhance the flow patterns.
Avoid excess color toward the bottom of the piece to prevent drips from forming on the bottom of pieces.
Pottery Cascades are luster compatible.
Q: How do the "personalities" of each Pottery Cascade™ differ?
A: PC-601 Clear Cascade produces a more flowing effect, and allows the color of the base glaze to show through. It can also alter your original color, creating a new color. It will form runs or you can direct the runs when you apply the product. PC-602 White Cascade intermingles with the other glazes being used, introducing pure white to the colors you are using, blending with the color. PC-602 White Cascade has a minimum movement and will stay in the pattern that you apply it in. The degree of movement of PC-603 Amber Cascade is moderate and allows the color of the base glaze to show through.
Q: Can Pottery Cascade™ be used by itself?
A: Yes, Pottery Cascade™ can be used alone.
Q: Is Pottery Cascade™ over-glaze (luster) compatible?
A: Yes, but always test first before undertaking a major project.
The following application recommendations are based upon the original product development intent and use for the product. Information on alternative application methods is listed in the section "Usage Variations and FAQ's".
Product Usage & FAQs
Q: What tips do you have for applying Pottery Cascade™?
A: Apply PC-602 White Cascade and PC-603 Amber Cascade with a brush in 1-3 coats. Can be dabbed on at random, evenly or unevenly to create different flow patterns using a sea wool sponge, for example. PC-601 Clear Cascade should be brushed on as you would apply a glaze. Apply 1-2 brushed coats over or under a non-toxic glaze. Do not go below the halfway point of the piece, as the PC-601 Clear Cascade flows more. Pottery Cascade™ can be applied between color, underneath and over colors for different effects.
Other conditions that could affect the performance of Pottery Cascade™ include:
PC-602 White Cascade moves less than PC-603 Amber Cascade and PC-604 Black Cascade; PC-601 Clear Cascade will move the most and should not be applied below the halfway point on a vertical shape.
Other conditions that could affect the performance of Pottery Cascades include
Can be applied between color, underneath and over colors for different effects.
Shape of the piece affects the performance of the glaze.
Firing temperature, ramp rate and a soaking period may enhance the flow patterns.
Avoid excess color toward the bottom of the piece to prevent drips from forming on the bottom of pieces.
Pottery Cascades are luster compatible.
Q: How do the "personalities" of each Pottery Cascade™ differ?
A: PC-601 Clear Cascade produces a more flowing effect, and allows the color of the base glaze to show through. It can also alter your original color, creating a new color. It will form runs or you can direct the runs when you apply the product. PC-602 White Cascade intermingles with the other glazes being used, introducing pure white to the colors you are using, blending with the color. PC-602 White Cascade has a minimum movement and will stay in the pattern that you apply it in. The degree of movement of PC-603 Amber Cascade is moderate and allows the color of the base glaze to show through.
Q: Can Pottery Cascade™ be used by itself?
A: Yes, Pottery Cascade™ can be used alone.
Q: Is Pottery Cascade™ over-glaze (luster) compatible?
A: Yes, but always test first before undertaking a major project.