Recipes Collection
Browse public glaze recipes, clay bodies, and standard formulas from the DigitalFire Archive.
BORY1
By Tony Hansen
BORY1 is a crystalline glaze base formulated for a firing range of Cone 6–10. The incorporation of Gerstley Borate facilitates lower temperature maturation, while titanium dioxide acts as a nucleating
CELECG
By Tony Hansen
Glaze Code: CELECG. Classification: Spodumene-Talc based crystalline glaze. Maturing Range: Cone 9-10. Visual Characteristics: Colorless transparent ground with pale aquamarine cigar-shaped crystals.
Ceramic Glaze/Body Recipes
By Tony Hansen
The provided collection contains documented ceramic body, engobe, and glaze recipes spanning various temperature ranges and aesthetic finishes. These formulations serve as technical references for dev
FAAO
By Tony Hansen
Glaze FAAO is a high-dolomite, high-titanium base suitable for firing ranges between Cone 8 and 10. It produces an opaque, crystalline surface. Crystal formation is moderate, with growth rates measure
FAC5
By Tony Hansen
Glaze FAC5 is a spodumene-talc based crystalline glaze formulated for a maturing range of cones 6–9, with optimal results typically achieved at cones 8–9. The fired surface features a colorless transp
FO
By Tony Hansen
Glaze FO is a crystalline formulation optimized for rapid crystal growth within the cone 6–9 firing range, with peak performance at cone 8. At cone 5, external seeding is required for crystal developm
G1214M
By Tony Hansen
Glaze G1214M is a cone 6 base formulated to support chrome-tin pink and maroon stain development, characterized by high calcium oxide and low boron trioxide content. While functional, it is superseded
G1214W
By Tony Hansen
Glaze G1214W is a cone 6 clear base developed from average limit formulas. It serves as a derivative of the G1214M base and precedes the G2926B formulation. The glaze acts as a versatile base for vari
G1214Z1
By Tony Hansen
G1214Z1 is a cone 6 calcia-based matte glaze designed for high melt fluidity. Its chemistry promotes a fine-grained crystalline surface during the cooling phase. To mitigate drying shrinkage and preve
G1215U
By Tony Hansen
G1215U is a high-MgO, low-expansion transparent glaze formulated to prevent crazing on low-silica porcelain bodies. Due to its low thermal expansion, it is optimized for high-vitrification porcelain;
G1216L
By Tony Hansen
Glaze G1216L is a modified formulation of G1214M designed to reduce thermal expansion from 7.0 to 6.5. This was achieved by incorporating MgO via talc and increasing boron content at the expense of Ca
G1216M
By Tony Hansen
G1216M is a cone 6 transparent base glaze designed as a low-expansion alternative to G1215U. It utilizes raw talc to source MgO, offering a cost-effective, high-clarity finish. Technical characteristi
G1916Q
By Tony Hansen
G1916Q is a versatile, expansion-adjustable transparent glaze formulated for the cone 04-02 firing range. It utilizes a base of Ferro frits (3195, 3110, and 3249) and ball clay to achieve a high-gloss
G1947U
By Tony Hansen
G1947U is a high-temperature (Cone 10) transparent base glaze designed for use on porcelain and whiteware bodies. Its formulation utilizes wollastonite as the primary source of CaO to improve surface
G2000
By Tony Hansen
Glaze G2000 is a zinc-fluxed matte formulated for Cone 6 firing. Its surface characteristics are highly sensitive to thermal history, cooling rates, and specific feldspar chemistry. When optimal, the
G2240
By Tony Hansen
Glaze G2240 is formulated for cone 10 reduction firing, producing a matte, oatmeal-toned finish. Visual characteristics, particularly surface coloration, are thickness-dependent; thinner applications
G2571A
By Tony Hansen
G2571A is a cone 10 reduction-fired dolomite matte glaze characterized by a durable, silky surface texture. Unlike many magnesium-based mattes, this formulation is engineered for chemical stability, p
G2826R
By Tony Hansen
G2826R is a Cone 6 rutile-based variegated glaze. Its visual characteristics include color pooling, opalescence, and micro-variations in opacity created by the interaction of rutile, cobalt, and iron.
G2826X
By Tony Hansen
Recipe G2826X is a Gerstley Borate-based iron-red glaze designed for Cone 6 firing. The formulation is chemically analogous to standard iron-red recipes. It exhibits a high melt fluidity, which is nec
g2851H
By Tony Hansen
Glaze G2851H is a Ravenscrag Slip-based formulation designed for Cone 6 oxidation firing. The fired surface is characterized by a variegated, light blue coloration with a soft, smooth texture. Achievi
G2853B
By Tony Hansen
Glaze G2853B is a low-fire (Cone 04) formulation consisting of a 50:50 blend of Ravenscrag Slip and Frit 3195. For increased melt fluidity, the ratio may be adjusted to 40% Ravenscrag Slip and 60% Fri
G2896
By Tony Hansen
Recipe G2896 is a Cone 6 iron-red glaze formulated with Ravenscrag Slip. The red coloration is derived from iron silicate crystal formation during firing. Technical properties and application guidelin
G2902B
By Tony Hansen
Glaze G2902B is a base crystalline formulation intended for high-expansion ceramic bodies to mitigate crazing. The recipe contains no clay or kaolin, resulting in a high-density slurry that requires t
G2902D
By Tony Hansen
Glaze G2902D is a cone 6 formulation engineered for optimal fit on bodies with compositions similar to L3659B (38% silica, 28.5% ball clay, 28.5% nepheline syenite, 5% bentonite). The fired surface is