Natural Opal – Speedball Mid-Fire Glaze 473ml
Finish: Gloss
Colour: Semi-transparent white with opalescent hues
Firing Range: Cone 5/6
Volume: 473ml jar
Natural Opal is a glossy, semi-transparent glaze that reveals soft opalescent tones with each layer. At first glance, it appears as a simple white gloss—but a closer look shows off delicate flashes of blues, pinks, and purples reminiscent of a polished gem. A beautiful standalone glaze or a luminous layering option.
Check out the attached image gallery for layering combinations and inspiration.
Originally developed in partnership with ceramic artist, Nancy Sowder, this brand new line of mid-fire glazes consists of 36 glazes that create magical mottling and reduction-like effects fired at Cone 5/6. Get eye-catching results when using each glaze on their own, or try layering colours for even more unique variation.
Click here to view the full Speedball Mid-Fire Glaze range.
Directions
- Stir the glaze before use.
- Apply an even coat of the glaze to the ceramic or pottery piece.
- Fire the piece at Cone 5/6 oxidation.
- Follow the specific instructions for your kiln and glazing techniques.