Newbies must know! Which Mayco coating is worth trying? Come shop!

For those who have never tried Mayco glazes , the essentials to get started are firing temperature and the desired finish, such as pattern drawing or surface effects. But for those who have no idea and want to try Mayco for the first time, Pottery Clay recommends Stroke & Coat® (SC) , a highly flexible glaze for the first time.

The advantage of starting with Mayco “ Stroke & Coat® ” is that it can be fired at a wide range of temperatures, from Cone 06 to Cone 6. Therefore, Stroke & Coat is a great first glaze to buy because it is very versatile and produces accurate colors. Here are some of the colors that Pottery Clay recommends for beginners to try:

SC-15 Tuxedo ( Black) for drawing lines, edges, details, letters.

SC-16 Cotton Tail ( White) for highlighting white spots or mixing with other SC colors to achieve a lighter color.

SC-13 Grapel ( Purple)   It can be used as both a primary and secondary color, giving vibrant colors even when fired at higher temperatures.

SC-73 Candy Apple Red ( Red) and SC-23 Jack O'Lantern ( Orange) Red and orange can be difficult to work with, but with Mayco it's not as difficult as you might think and it delivers a clear and accurate color.

            The next series is “ Stoneware ” which is fired primarily at Cone 5 or Cone 6 temperatures . The result is a beautiful, flowing glaze. Stoneware is ideal for layering, and for those new to Mayco , check out the following colors.

            SW-106 Alabaster is a white to off-white glaze used as a base coat on the inside of a workpiece or as a non-flowing layer when coated with another color.

SW-129 Copper Float is a blue/green copper glaze with excellent flowability. It is often applied to the edges of workpieces or over other glazes to create an effect.

SW-110 Oyster A popular off-white with soft flecks of color, especially when used as a top coat to add depth to base colors.

SW-104 Black Walnut A deep black that works well on textured surfaces or dark base colors for a more fluid finish.

SW-101 Stoned Denim, blue/gray, gives a light brown effect when applied to thin areas, suitable for tableware.

When choosing a glaze, consider your firing temperature to help you decide. That is, which temperature do you fire your work at most? Choose the right series for the right fit. Guaranteed results that won't disappoint.