Use your brush to push crystals onto thinly covered areas or dip your brush into the jar and gather crystals onto it, then “pat” them on the sparsely covered areas. During the application of the third coat of glaze, you may find it necessary to re-distribute crystals or add crystals, on your piece to assure balanced coverage.

If you notice the crystals settling during an application you can either dip your brush to the bottom of the jar to re-dispense or attach the lid and shake vigorously. The reason for this recommendation is that the crystals will settle to the bottom of the jar in a short period of time. Shake well prior to each application coat.Jungle Gems™ glazes may be considered dinnerware safe if surface texture is eliminated when firing to mid-range or high fire temperatures. While the glazed surface may pass lead & cadmium leach tests, and therefore legally considered Food Safe, attempts to adequately clean the textured surface may cause the underlying porous ware to absorb water and fail. Jungle Gems™ are not recommended for dinnerware produced from low-fire earthenware clay bodies as these glazes can exhibit surface textures such as cracks and crevices. All but three Jungle Gems™ glazes have been certified as Non-Toxic, suitable for use by artists of all ages when used according to manufacturer’s directions. Jungle Gems™ Crystal Glazes are recommended for ornamental use only when applied to low-fire earthenware clay bodies. CG-707 Woodland Fantasy, CG-713 Peacock Green, CG-716 Pagoda Green, CG-717 Pistachio, CG-962 Blue Azure, CG-967 Green Agate, CG-979 Meadow, and CG-982 Mixed Melon require a caution label, CL, due to soluble copper and CG-973 Alligator due to barium. Jungle Gems™ glazes are a mix of certified AP Non-Toxic and caution label CL. We recommend testing on your clay body and in your kiln prior to use. Crystals tend to flow at higher temperatures so take care on vertical pieces. Their performance at cone 6 is noted on each individual product label. However can be fired at higher temperatures. Jungle Gems™ Crystal Glazes have been formulated to mature at cone 06/05. As that surface may be difficult to properly clean if in contact with food, we recommend crystal glazes to be used on decorative ware. Jungle Gems™ Crystal Glazes have a natural crazing that occurs when the crystals “bloom”. The crystals in the glaze will melt when fired, which may create a textured surface. Avoid heavy application of crystals at the bottom of ware as the crystals bloom and can adhere to the kiln shelves or stilts. Where you see the crystal is where you will see it bloom. Re-distribution of crystals may be required during the final coat. Stir frequently as crystals tend to settle in the jar due to their weight. We recommend a soft fan brush, such as CB-604 #4 or CB-618 #8 Soft Fan, for glaze application. Apply two to three even coats to shelf cone 04 bisque with a fan brush, allow to dry between coats. Shake the jar well and stir during the application process. Other variations of the Gemstone Series include Diamond, Amber, Seal Harbor, Peridot, Amethyst, Ruby, Onyx, Moonstone, Sapphire, Citrine, Emerald and Tourmaline.Crystal glazes were designed to mature at cone 06/05. Signed and dated by the artist Sue Rioux. It measures 6 1/2' long x 2-1/2' wide and stands 2' tall. It is finished with Sue's signature patina she adds to all her soldering, resulting in a copper effect, on the eyepiece end, four little feet, and other adornments. The body is an opalescent aqua and pale pink finished with an aqua dichroic glass jewel enhancement.Įasy to hold and breathtaking to view, the oil cell has square glass knobs on either side, affording the viewer an easy turning method. Part of the Gemstone Collection, Aquamarine (March's birthstone) is an exquisite stained glass, 3-mirror kaleidoscope whose oil cell is filled with dichroic glass pieces and small baubles of aqua, green, pink and gold. Kaleidoscope 'Gemstone - Aquamarine' by Sue Rioux Designs A great Anniversary, Valentine or March birthday gift.

Gem kaleidoscope glasses