What is Series 2000?
Mayco's Series 2000 is a Non-Toxic, dinnerware safe glaze.
Series 2000 has a full color palette, in both a durable high gloss and a
soft satin finish. This line expands the choice of the consumers'
selection of decorator colors, while coordinating with many of the colors
in Mayco's fine line of glazes, Underglazes and One Strokes
Why use the Series 2000 Glazes?
Their Non-Toxic formula is ideal for school, nursing home and
institutional use.
How do I apply Series 2000 Glazes?
For solid even coverage, time and care should be given to their
application. The first coat is the most important. Use an Oval Mop to
apply the Series 2000 to a large plain area. This allows a full brush load
of color to be delivered to the surface. A Flat Glaze brush is suited for
applying color to pieces with lots of detail. Using this brush on highly
detailed pieces will help avoid any build up of color in the crevices. For
the best coverage, apply each successive coat in an alternate direction.
Always read the label instructions, as all glazes are not applied in the
same way.
Do I fire Mayco's Series 2000 glazes differently than other glazes?
No. Properly fire to shelf cone 06. Series 2000 glazes can be high fired.
Check Mayco’s High Fire Guide for results. It is very important that
bisque be fired two cones hotter than the glaze firing. A shelf cone
should always be used to verify that the desired cone was reached through
each firing. Fast firing during the bisque and glaze firing does not allow
the glaze to properly develop. This will produce trapped gases and carbons
in the glaze. The preferred rate of increase during the bisque firing is
250º per hour and 375º per hour during the glaze firing. Make sure the
glaze has dried thoroughly prior to firing. Always give the pieces the
proper space in the kiln chamber and provide proper ventilation during the
firing cycle.
Can Series 2000 glazes be intermixed to make different shades of
color?
New shades can be achieved within certain parameters. A lighter, more
transparent color is created when mixed with S-2101 Natural Clear. This
glaze mix remains food safe and Non-Toxic. Use of any glazes other than
the Series 2000 for intermixing would result in loss of the Non-Toxic
benefits. When mixing the Series 2000 Gloss series, try a small test
first. Some pigments are not stable when mixed together and may give
unsatisfactory results. All satin finish glazes are intermixable.
My fire came out to a true shelf cone 06 but the surface is pitted
and has small bubbles. Why?
Be sure to fire your bisque to shelf cone 04. A slow ramping of the
greenware fire will help rid the ware of gases and carbons that may
re-appear during the glaze fire. If glazes (especially the gloss line) are
applied too heavily, the fired results may be pitted or have tiny bubbles
trapped in the glaze finish. Sometimes by re-firing to the same
temperature or one cone cooler, the imperfections will disappear.
Are Series 2000 glazes luster compatible?
Most colors are luster compatible. Test first.
Can these colors be used for glaze layering or majolica?
Yes. Because the Series 2000 glazes are non-moving products, they work
very well creating beautiful glaze layering or majolica finishes.
Can Series 2000 glazes be used with other products?
Yes. Series 2000 glazes work great with Pottery Coat, Pottery Coat Stucco,
Stroke & Coat and other non-toxic glazes.
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