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PC- 10 June Bug
June Bug is a specialty glaze that can give dramatic metallic crystalline results when used correctly. Below find suggestions for the best results.
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HOW IT WORKS:
June Bug is a glossy, dark green metallic glaze that develops small triangular iridescent crystals, like the wings of a beetle. This opaque glaze does not break over texture. For best results apply three even brush coats.
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#1 APPLICATION
Thickness of application can affect the appearance of the metallic glaze. If the glaze is translucent or dark with no crystal growth it may be too thin.
#2 BISQUE TEMPERATURE
The temperature to which your ware was bisqued can have an affect on the final piece. We recommend a bisque between cone 08 and cone 03, though a bisque as low as cone 010 will work.
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#3 CLAY BODY
The metallics do best on a clay body that isn’t fully vitrified in the glaze firing. Clay body color doesn’t seem to make a difference.