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ELEMENTS

Inspired by aspects of nature, Elements™ and Elements™ Chunkies produce lush, organic, and earthy hues. This high-performance glaze gives artists a wide variety of options in one product as glaze application, firing temperature and shape will influence the outcome of finished work. Elements™ and Elements™ Chunkies were designed to simulate the aesthetic, movement, and interest of mid-range and high-fire glazes in a cone 06/05 oxidation kiln firing. Elements™ and Elements™ Chunkies can be combined or layered to create unique hues and vary from gloss to matte, with subtle variations occurring in each color.

Some Elements™ glazes are not recommended for dinnerware produced from low-fire earthenware (cone 05/06) clay bodies. While the glazed surface may pass lead and cadmium leach tests, and therefore legally considered food safe, a number of Elements™ glazes are not dinnerware safe because the surface is not chemically durable and can be impacted by contact with liquid or food.

Additionally, if your ware exhibits textured surface issues such as cracks or crazing, attempts to adequately clean the surface may cause the underlying low-fire porous ware to absorb water and fail. Elements™ with surface texture applied to vitrified clay bodies at mid-range or high-fire temperatures do not have the same concern and may be considered dinnerware safe. Finishedware producers may be required to have their ware food safe tested prior to introducing into commerce.

For more information, please download the Mayco 2023 Elements Product Brochure

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