SP216 - Speckled Cotton Tail Cone 06-10, 2oz

Glaze Combinations

Layer Speckled Stroke & Coat® colors when applying or use in combination with other glazes, such as Foundations®, Jungle Gems™, Elements™ & Elements™ Chunkies, Designer Liner, Stoneware, or Cobblestones to create unique looks. When used in a majolica technique, Speckled Stroke & Coat® will not move or blend with surrounding colors.

No Fail Reds

The Speckled Stroke & Coat® red hues are the best on the market. SP-274 Hot Tamale is easy to use and fire red every time with no special application or extra attention during firing. Great for kids and students, and perfect for the potter looking for red coloring up to cone 10.

Light Over Dark

Lighter colors can be used over dark colors, remaining bright and opaque, and will not blend with the colors underneath.

On Greenware/Clay

Apply Speckled Stroke & Coat glazes directly on wet or leatherhard clay, allow to dry, and fire to cone 04. Colors remain glossy and vibrant and save you time by removing the bisque fire step! As an alternative, you could also use Speckled Stroke & Coat® in a wash technique, add a coat of clear glaze and fire to cone 04. For application on clay, limit glaze coverage to 2 coats including any design work. We recommend leaving an area unglazed, such as the back or bottom of the ware, to allow for out-gassing of water and organic materials during the firing process.

Gloss without Clear Glaze

Speckled Stroke & Coat® will fire glossy without addition of a clear glaze. Clear glaze can be added if additional glossiness is desired or Speckled Stroke & Coats® glazes have not been applied in a consistent, overall coverage onto unglazed ware.

Sgraffito

”To scratch” in Italian, sgraffito is produced by applying layers of Speckled Stroke & Coat® and carving through the glaze to create depth and add contrast to your designs. An impactful and dramatic way to use Stroke & Coat® on your ceramics or clay surface.

1, 2, 3 Coats

One coat of Speckled Stroke & Coat® glazes result in a translucent effect with additional coats adding opacity. Speckled Stroke & Coat® glazes are heavily pigmented and will not streak, no matter the number of coats.

Wide Firing Range

Speckled Stroke & Coat® glazes have been formulated to mature at cone 06/05.

Most Stroke & Coat® glazes will maintain their color at higher temperatures, especially reds, oranges, yellows, greens, and blues. Speckles may blur at high firing temperatures. Their performance at cone 6 is noted on each individual product label with any changes.

We recommend testing on your clay and in your kiln prior to use.

Painterly Properties

Much like using an oil or watercolor, Stroke & Coat® glazes can be used to create a life-like portrait or landscape, using rendering, shading, blending and other painting techniques to add dimension and a sense of realism to your work.

Paint intricate patterns as Stroke & Coat® glazes will not move or bleed into surrounding colors. Double load color onto brushes or use specialty brushes such as CB-106 Script Liner or CB-202 #2 Detail Liner to generate various shades of color and add dimension.

** Speckled Stroke & Coat® glazes are certified AP Non-Toxic, Food Safe and Dinnerware Safe when used according to manufacturer’s directions.

Do I have to use clear glaze to achieve a glossy finish?

Speckled Stroke & Coat® fires to a gloss finish and does not require a clear glaze. Clear glaze may be used to enhance the glossiness of the fired finish. Apply the clear glaze according to manufacturer’s directions over the unfired Stroke & Coat® and fire once. Note: The amount of non-toxic glaze deposited can affect the fired results. If too much glaze and clear glaze is applied you may experiences dull or “milky” fired finishes. If this occurs, adjust the number of glaze layers applied, lighten the amount of glaze on your brush, etc. – whatever is needed to reduce the total amount of glaze placed on the ware. For pieces already fired – you may improve the fired finish by re-firing either at shelf cone 06 or cone 05 and adding a hold/soak time at the end of the firing cycle (10-15 minutes).

Are Speckled Stroke & Coat® glazes luster compatible?

All Stroke & Coat® colors are luster compatible, even with clear glaze is applied over the top.

How can I create dimensional effects with Stroke & Coat®?

Speckled Stroke & Coat® will remain moderately dimensional when applied in a concentrated area. To create a raised line with a brush: layer 4 to 6 coats, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next. You may also use a detailer bottle or slip trailer to create raised lines: apply 2-3 layers, again allowing each layer to dry between applications.

How do I achieve best results when applying Stroke & Coat® to greenware/clay?

Gases and moisture will escape from the greenware during firing, so it is best to leave a portion of the ware unglazed – for example: the back of a tile, the foot of a vessel – to avoid pin-holing or craters. If you do completely glaze a greenware piece you may also experience a dulling of the gloss finish. If this occurs, you can apply a clear glaze and re-fire to cone 06 or cone 05 to get a gloss finish. Always test to see if Speckled Stroke & Coat® will work on your specific greenware project.

What are the guidelines for firing Stroke & Coat® to higher temperatures (cone 6-cone 10)?

Many of the Speckled Stroke & Coat® colors perform well at mid-range (cone 5-6) and high (cone 9-10) temperatures. Darker colors – green, red, blue, orange, purple – will maintain much of their original color value (they may darken a bit compared to cone 06 results). Lightly pigmented colors – pink, yellow, tan, lighter purples – will fade. Always test to see if this application variance will work on your specific project. The cone 6 color information is found on the left-hand side of the label for each Stroke and Coat® color (under “Special Notes”). Mayco recommends testing for clay body compatibility prior to use on work.

Can Speckled Stroke & Coat® be used with other products?

Speckled Stroke & Coat® glazes are compatible with all Mayco glazes and with many alternative brands of glazes. It is not recommended to design on top of the fluid, moving glazes, such as Jungle Gems™, Pottery Cascades™ or Elements™, as then work may become distorted.

What makes Stroke & Coat® glazes different from other glazes?

Stroke & Coat® is a heavy-bodied glaze that levels out and heals imperfections during the glaze application process. It can withstand over firing without fading and it is tolerant of many types of bisque and clay bodies. It is not fluid like many gloss glazes – it behaves more like a traditional underglaze as it “stays put” where it is applied. It’s like having 4 or 5 different glazes in one bottle – a Wonderglaze™ for bisque and clay.

Can I mix Stroke & Coat® glazes to create create a custom color?

Yes, Stroke & Coat® is intermixable, keep track of the quantities to be able to recreate or make a large enough batch to complete the project and Mayco recommends testing. It is perfect for creating your own color theory project.