Variegation, Reactive Glazes

Variegated or mottled glazes are those that do not have a homogeneous solid color or character (i.e. like a ceramic sink or toilet bowl). They are sometimes called 'reactive glazes'. Variations in color and texture are highly prized by many ceramists. A variety of mechanisms are used to create the variegation. These include crystal growth, addition of speckling agents, phase separation, layering, and thickness variation of translucent glazes.

Out Bound Links

• (Materials) Rutile - TiO2 - Iron Titanium Mineral

In Bound Links

• (Glossary) Phase Separation

  This phenomenon is responsible for some of the mos...

• (Articles)

  Variegating Glazes

  This is an overview of the various mechanisms you can employ to make glazes dance with color, crysta...

• (Properties) Glaze Variegation

  In contrast to the typical homogeneous surfaces of...

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