An important feature of Arts and Crafts pottery is the use of microcrystalline and macrocrystalline glazes. JW Art Pottery vases are available in both types of glazes. All glazes are lead free.
Macrocrystalline Glazes
The macrocrystalline glazes have a gloss to a semi-gloss surface. Crystals grow organically, making each vase unique. A few macrocrystalline glazes are shown below. For more examples, go to Portfolio.
Jellyfish |
Iron Saturate |
Petrified Wood |
Microcrystalline Matte Glazes
The dry matte glazes have a texture similar to river rock. Most have little or no shine. The glaze runs off edges, creating a halo around the design. Celery is very matte with a pebbly texture. Mustard has brown speckling. Jade and Olive resemble jade.
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Celery |
Jade |
Mustard |
Olive |
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Microcrystalline Satin Glazes
The satin glazes have a slight sheen. Most of these glazes are applied in multiple layers to produce a graduated color effect. The first layer is dipped and subsequent layers are applied with a sprayer.
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Aqua with Lavender |
Sage with Slate Blue |
Terracotta with Olive |
Lavender with Purple |
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Celery with Terracotta |
Bordeaux with Slate Blue |
Weathered Copper
(Verdigris) |
Weathered Bronze |
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Mustard with Caramel |
Mustard with Jade |
Aqua with Slate Blue |
Melon with Olive |
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