General Use:

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.). Foundations® glazes were designed to mature at a shelf cone 06/05. Apply 2-3 coats, on cone 04 bisque, allowing surface to dry in-between coats. Foundations® dries quickly and speeds up your ability to handle or perform additional decorating. Glaze fires to high-gloss finishes (excludes mattes), therefore does not need to be clear glazed. When applying to a large surface, we recommend a broad, soft brush. Try to get the brush fully saturated (loaded) and apply each coat in the same direction to minimize brush marks.

Foundations® have been formulated to mature at cone 06/05. However most will maintain their color at higher temperatures. Their performance at cone 6 is noted on each individual product label. We recommend testing on your clay body and in your kiln prior to use.

Helpful Hints:

• Foundations® dry quickly for same day firing.
• Intermixable for custom color creation
• Can be applied to greenware or leather-hard clay. We recommend leaving an area unglazed, such as the back or bottom, to allow outgassing during the firing process.
• Many Foundations® can be fired to higher temperatures and still maintain their color. Check the individual color label for performance at cone 6.
• Foundations® will not dissolve or “pick up” previous coats of glaze, making them great for steadfast application.
• Applying clear to matte glazes will no longer give you a matte finish.