Health Labels:
2 indicates glaze in the glaze in the liquid form may
contain excessive levels of copper or other metals. Should
be considered toxic in the liquid form, though the product is
food-safe when properly fired.
3 indicates glaze that is
nontoxic in the liquid form, but should not be considered
food-safe due to rough or incomplete glaze surface.
Product Information:
Many of Stone Mountain Glazes are classified as Reactive
Glazes. Reactive Glazes, often referred to as "Art Glazes" and
generally have the word "texture" in the name, are formulated to
react during the firing to produce very interesting and beautiful
effects. Reactive glazes react to clay composition, whether fired
on a vertical or horizontal surface, firing temperature and hold
time, contact with other glazes, as well as application thickness.
In general, reactive glazes will readily flow (move) during
firing, especially so at higher temperatures. These glazes
are considered dinnerware safe as long as there is a continuous
vitrified surface when properly fired in oxidation. (electric
kiln).
As Reactive Glazes tend to run in the firing, care should be
taken with glaze being applied to a vertical surface. To
keep the glaze from flowing off the ware, it is suggested that
fewer coats of glaze should be applied on the lower surfaces of
the vertical sides, or even leave a generous area unglazed.
- General:
Magnolia Pottery Supply stocks the entire line of Stone
Mountain High Fire Glazes in pint sizes.
- Most Glazes are nontoxic in the liquid form
and nearly every glaze in the line is food-safe when properly
fired in oxidation with a continuous vitrified surface after
being fired.
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