Why Glaze Combinations Matter
Single glazes are predictable. Layer two or three together? Magic happens. The chemistry creates colors, textures, and effects no single glaze can achieve alone.
1. Tenmoku + Celadon
Celadon over tenmoku for a beautiful break where dark brown meets soft green.
2. Shino + Ash Glaze
Shino under ash creates warm orange-to-cream transitions with carbon trapping depth.
3. Clear + Oxide Wash
Iron or cobalt oxide wash under clear. Simple but effective — every texture pops.
4. Matte White + Glossy Dark
Glossy dark over matte white creates stunning blue-purple breaks at overlaps.
5. Rutile Blue + Clear
Clear on the rim creates a gradient waterfall effect as the blue runs.
6. Oribe + White
Classic Japanese — bright copper-green oribe over white for that iconic look.
7. Iron Red + Floating Blue
A cosmic, galaxy-like surface. Iron breaks through blue unpredictably.
8. Wax Resist + Two Glazes
Wax resist between contrasting glazes for clean graphic patterns.
9. Carbon Trap Shino
One glaze done right in a wood or soda kiln creates its own layers.
10. Chun Blue + Tenmoku
Purple-blue with rich brown depths. Beautiful on bowls and cups.
Tips for Testing
- Always test on tiles first
- Record which glaze goes on first (order matters!)
- Note the thickness of each application
- Track everything in The Potters Mud Room