Crystal Glazes
What happened to the Ashtray? When we first opened Ceramic Arts in 1974 the “ashtray” was the hottest item to decorate. We would cast various shapes and sizes. The most popular was the Zodiac Ashtry.
As you know the colour companies, Duncan, Gare & Mayco have various categories in the colour lines. There are 2 sections. Fired and Non Fired. In the fired section there is a category of crystals or crystallites. Everyone would apply 3 coats of these crystals on their ashtrays to co-ordinate with colours in the home. What made painting exciting for consumers using these glazes is the "lumps" (Crystals) When fired in the kiln the lumps burst making each piece amazingly unique.
Needless to say when the kiln was opening everyone would be fascinated to see how the ashtray turned out.
We tell this little story because we again have become fascinated with Crystals. We have been watching the sales these past few months and wanted to ensure this was happening before we brought it to everyone’s attention. Crystals are becoming hot again!!!
Duncan Crystals are called Crystal Glazes
Gare Crystals are called Crystal Glazes
Mayco Crystals are called Crystallites Glazes
We would love you to share your stories on the Crystal Glazes you have found exciting and now selling in your studio.
We invite you to join in with your stories..
What happened to the Ashtray? When we first opened Ceramic Arts in 1974 the “ashtray” was the hottest item to decorate. We would cast various shapes and sizes. The most popular was the Zodiac Ashtry.
As you know the colour companies, Duncan, Gare & Mayco have various categories in the colour lines. There are 2 sections. Fired and Non Fired. In the fired section there is a category of crystals or crystallites. Everyone would apply 3 coats of these crystals on their ashtrays to co-ordinate with colours in the home. What made painting exciting for consumers using these glazes is the "lumps" (Crystals) When fired in the kiln the lumps burst making each piece amazingly unique.
Needless to say when the kiln was opening everyone would be fascinated to see how the ashtray turned out.
We tell this little story because we again have become fascinated with Crystals. We have been watching the sales these past few months and wanted to ensure this was happening before we brought it to everyone’s attention. Crystals are becoming hot again!!!
Duncan Crystals are called Crystal Glazes
Gare Crystals are called Crystal Glazes
Mayco Crystals are called Crystallites Glazes
We would love you to share your stories on the Crystal Glazes you have found exciting and now selling in your studio.
We invite you to join in with your stories..
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