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How do I make my own glazes?

Basic glaze additions

Plus a glaze may include one or more additives:
1. Opacifiers – to make the glaze opaque instead of transparent. Examples: tin oxide, zirconium or Zircopax, titanium, zinc
2. Suspenders – to keep the glaze in suspension instead of settling out. Examples: bentonite
3. Colorants – to provide various colors. Examples: cobalt oxide, copper oxide.

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