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This glossy ceramic glaze lacks SiO2 (detrimental to its hardness, leaching resistance, resistance to crazing). Let us see how much silica this glaze will accept!
This glossy ceramic glaze lacks SiO2 (detrimental to its hardness, leaching resistance, resistance to crazing). Let us see how much silica this glaze will accept!

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You will see examples of replacing unavailable materials (especially frits), fixing various issues (e.g. running, crazing, settling), making them melt more, adjusting matteness, etc. Insight-Live has an extensive help system (the round blue icon on the left) that also deals with fixing real-world problems and understanding glazes and clay bodies.
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