Mayco Texture Glazes : Magmas

A basic overview of Mayco's textured glaze, Magma, available in light (SW-405) and dark (SW-406).
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Quick Introduction: 0:09
Application Demo: 0:20
Variation & Adding More Texture: 2:31
Firing Advice: 3:35
Versatility: 4:09
Creative Uses: 4:24
Combined with Speckled Stroke & Coat: 6:27
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Quick Introduction: 0:09
Application Demo: 0:20
Variation & Adding More Texture: 2:31
Firing Advice: 3:35
Versatility: 4:09
Creative Uses: 4:24
Combined with Speckled Stroke & Coat: 6:27

[@pastramichop]

I'm used to seeing company-made videos being super sales-pitchy and not helpful at all, but this overview was absolutely perfect. thank you!!!

[@beckiewert5782]

That is a great video explanation of this new product. I can’t wait to try it. I wish I had bought the light as well as the dark!

[@emanuelarubin399]

@MaycoColors Hello there! I am waiting for light magma to be delivered ❤ I have a question about firing curve. My pieces are fired by someone else and will it be ok to fire as follows?150°C/h to 600°C
250°C/h to 1250°C
Hold the time for 30 minutes (soak)
It will be firing with other glazes as well that require that curve. This is what I have been told. Can't wait to try it!!! Thank you for the video!!

[@nataliayakovina5398]

Thank you for great demo. What glaze combo did you use under (or over) dark magma? I am interested in creating similar running effect with dark magma. Can you achieve such effect in combination with black mate glaze?

[@nyct0phile]

is it the texture of the clay that makes it look rock-like, or is it the reaction of the glaze itself? in other words, is it going to look like it does in the thumbnail texture-wise on a smooth clay body? :)

[@MaycoColors]

It is the glaze that makes the texture. The tiles here are done on white stoneware. The texture will be more prominent the thicker you put it on.

[@claraschicketanz9371]

Thank you for the demonstrations and tips! Is it possible to fire the glaze cone 2? My kiln can not fire that high so I have early sintering clay and fire glaze firing around cone 2.

[@junta00]

could I glaze on top of the fired magma, and fire again? essentially using the magma as a texturizing medium, and then adding color on top?

[@lydiapiper4961]

Love this new glaze and tried it on some small pots. I fired to Cone 5 with a 5 min. hold, but didn't get the craters, just a sandpaper finish. Does this need to be fired to cone 6 to get the craters? Any holds, slow/fast firing?
Lydia

[@MaycoColors]

Cone 6 will probably get you better results. You can also email our technical team at [e-mail] for more assistance.

[@julianharake4188]

Can the glaze be spray applied? Looking to achieve more of a sandpaper finish, versus deep craters. We currently have a spray booth with a filter / fan in the studio.

[@MaycoColors]

You can spray and apply thin coats, just be sure to wear proper protective equipment when spraying.

[@woodandhomeaccents8567]

Does this air dry or you need to heat it to make this product work ? I know nothing about ceramics I just would like to add this texture to a vase that I have

[@MaycoColors]

This is a mid-range to high-fire product and needs to be fired.

[@danielantoniozd26]

Does the light Magma glaze fume this bad as well?

[@realevasos1913]

is there any technique that gives this effect without having to take it to the oven?

[@MaycoColors]

Not that we know of.

[@possiblyhuman3114]

Can you add pigment to the white color?

[@MaycoColors]

Masons stains tend to fire out when they are mixed with the Light Magma unfortunately.