Regardless of what temperature range or clay body you choose, starting with a reliable gloss or satin-matte base glaze can set a clear foundation allowing colorants and your clay color to shine through. 

1 Autumn McKay’s small plate, 5 in. (12.7 cm) in diameter, mid-range clay, terra sigillata, Semi-Glossy Clear glaze, fired to cone 5. 2 Kristin Pavelka’s Scalloped Plate (detail), to 8 in. (20 cm) in diameter, earthenware, Satin Base glaze, fired to cone 04, 2014.

3 Kari Radasch’s Charm Butter Dish (detail), 81/2 in. (23 cm) in diameter, earthenware, terra sigillata, Deb’s Clear Revised by Kari glaze, Kanthal wire, fired to cone 03, 2018. 4 Yoonjee Kwak’s Vessels of You 1 (Series 2) (detail), 15½ in. (39 cm) in height, handbuilt black porcelain, Delicious Clear glaze, fired to cone 10, luster, fired to cone 018, 2016.

 

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