Duncan Courtyard Art Glazes

    The 16 earth-tone colors in the Duncan Courtyard Glaze series are reactive glazes, also known as Art Glazes, with a matte appearance and just a hint of a glossy sheen.  Reactive glazes react to the thickness of the glaze application, the shape and detail of the piece, as well as small changes in the firing temperature to product interesting effects and changes to the colors.  The Duncan Courtyard Glazes will self-antique if the object to be glazed is deeply detailed.  Even mild ridges on the ware will cause the Duncan Courtyard Glazes to break and generate interesting color effects.

    Duncan Courtyard Glazes were designed specifically for low fire usage, however the Courtyard Glazes will perform reasonably well at Cone 6, with significant shifts in the resulting colors and a highly gloss appearance.

    Duncan Courtyard Glazes are nontoxic and all are dinnerware safe, with the exception of CY 110 which is nontoxic but is not dinnerware safe.  All Duncan Courtyard Glazes are available in 4 oz sample bottles and most are available in 16 oz (pint) bottles.  Dogwood Ceramic Supply stocks all available sizes and colors of the Duncan Courtyard Art Glazes.

Technique information at the bottom of this page.

Duncan Color Discounts

All color products in ALL sizes can be combined to obtain the quantity discounts.

Some limitations may apply.  See discount notes at the bottom of the Duncan Color Catalog.

All Duncan Courtyard Glazes

$4.20 US Suggested Retail for 4 ounce bottle of Duncan Courtyard Glazes

price as low as $2.10 per jar after discounts are applied

16 ounce (pint) size of Duncan Courtyard Glazes

$12.25 US Suggested Retail for pint bottles of Duncan Courtyard Glazes

Colors available in pint size are marked with *.

price as low as $6.13 per pint bottle after discounts are applied

Duncan Courtyard Glazes

CY 102 Sagebrush *	CY 103 Desert Pine *	CY 104 Mediterranean Olive *	CY 108 Cactus Sand *	CY 110 Iron Ore *	CY 112 Saddle Clove *	CY 113 Hearthstone *	CY 116 Lava Slate *
CY-117 Sand *	CY-118 Pumpkin Spice *	CY-119 Golden Horizon	CY-120 Harvest Plains	CY-121 Molasses *	CY-122 Rustic Sunset	CY-123 Rich Rust	CY-124 Fireluster

Colors marked with * are available in the Pint (16 oz) Size as well as the small, 4 oz Sample Size bottle.

Courtyard™ Art Glazes

     The Courtyard Art Glazes are self-antiquing, lead-free matte glazes which result in rich varied color. The contrasting color produced during firing provides exotic finishes on flat and textured clay surfaces. 

Basic Instructions
1. For both Low Fire and High Fire Applications, apply 2-5 coats of the Duncan Courtyard Glaze to Cone 04 bisque. Let dry between coats.
2. For Low Fire, stilt and fire to cone 06. for High Fire, dry-foot and fire to cone 5-6.
3. Cleans up with water.
4. Courtyard Art Glazes are not overglaze compatible.

Tips & Techniques
1. For High Fire usage, ALWAYS test the compatibility of the Duncan Courtyard Glazes to your favorite moist clay or stoneware slip.
2. When spritzing with Courtyard Art Glazes, use the stream setting for thin lines of color, spots or drip effects. To create these effects, mix 1/2 Concepts with 1/2 water.
3. Courtyard Art Glazes can be applied with a sponge, spritz bottle or brush.
4. When spritzing on Courtyard Art Glazes, use the spray or mist setting for base coat coverage. For full coverage, spritz on 3-4 coats depending on the color of glaze; lighter colors require more coats.

Health & Safety
1. Nontoxic and lead-free.

Duncan Color Catalog

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    The 16 earth-tone colors in the Duncan Courtyard Glaze series are reactive glazes, also known as Art Glazes, with a matte appearance and just a hint of a glossy sheen.