Botz 9539 Goldaventurin liquid glaze, 200 ml

Botz Liquid Glaze 9539 Goldaventurin – satin finish with metallic effects

The Botz liquid glaze Goldaventurin (9539) is a satin, semi-transparent brush-on glaze for bisque-fired ceramics. It forms metallic effects on a golden yellow base and crackles as it cools. It gives pots and decorative pieces a lively, shimmering surface. The glaze is liquid and ready to use, so you apply it straight from the pot with a brush.

A thin application produces more dark crystals, so the surface looks more speckled and textured. The crackle is part of this glaze: the glaze and the clay body shrink by different amounts as they cool, which produces fine cracks. Here they are a design feature, not a flaw.

Application

Apply the glaze only to bisque-fired ceramics that have been fired to at least 950 °C. Proceed as follows:

• Stir the glaze well before use to bring the settled particles back into suspension
• If needed, thin with a little water
• Apply to the bisque-fired ceramic with a brush
• Leave to dry thoroughly and, if needed, apply another coat
• Fire within the firing range of 1020–1060 °C

Controlling the effect and test tile

The number of dark crystals depends on the thickness of the layer: applied thinly, the glaze looks darker and more speckled, while with several coats the golden yellow base stays more visible. As the glaze is semi-transparent, the colour of your clay also affects the result. A test tile made from your own clay shows you beforehand how your application will look after firing. When firing, keep within the firing range in which the glaze is stable.

Botz 9539 Goldaventurin product details

• Manufacturer: Botz
• Colour: 9539 Goldaventurin, metallic/gold
• Contents: 200 ml
• Finish: satin, semi-transparent
• Effects: crackle, textured/speckled
• Firing range: 1020–1060 °C
• Bisque firing of the ceramic: at least 950 °C
• Product group: earthenware glaze

You will also need: brush for application, bisque-fired ceramics (at least 950 °C), kiln for the glaze firing

WARNING: Keep out of reach of children.