What is Mayco Stroke & Coat?

Mayco Stroke & Coat® is the most versatile, easy to use and forgiving glaze in the market. It’s virtually “goof-proof” for everyone, from the novice to the master ceramist. Mayco Stroke & Coat is the premier product to use in the “One Fire” or “1-2-3 Step” method of decorating on bisque. (unpainted ceramics)

How do I decorate with Mayco Stroke & Coat?
Apply one coat for a translucent look and three coats for an opaque look. You get great coverage, even when applying light colors over dark colors. Mayco Stroke & Coat does not run or bleed, regardless of how it is applied. Colors can be layered or butted up against other colors. Use for precise design work or layered with other glazes for majolica projects. Not the conventional user? Thin it with water and spray apply with a spray bottle. Or create a dimensional look by using in a detailer bottle. Other techniques that can be used with Mayco Stroke & Coat include marbleizing, spattering and sponging, anything your heart desires.

Do I have to use clear glaze to achieve a glossy finish?
Mayco Stroke & Coat, because of their formulation, fire glossy and do not require a clear glaze application. But, if desired, they are compatible with a clear glaze in one firing.

Is Mayco Stroke & Coat designed only for bisque? (once fired ready to paint ceramics)
There’s no need to buy a separate glaze for each clay body you work with. Apply mayco Stroke & Coat to greenware, bisque, earthenware or stoneware.Mayco Stroke and Coat’s unique composition will fit high expansion talc bodies to low expansion stonewares . . . all without crazing or shivering. When applying Mayco Stroke & Coat to greenware, do not glaze the bottom of the piece so that the gases can escape.

What should Mayco Stroke & Coat be fired to?
While the majority of glazes are designed to mature at shelf cone 06, Stroke & Coat performs well up to cone 9 & 10. Unlike some glazes where overfiring by one or two cone difference means having washed out color, Mayco Stroke & Coat maintains it’s color, vibrancy & quality surface. All colors are luster compatible. Mayco Stroke & Coat also works for Raku, a low-fire form of pottery where the pots are removed from the kiln as soon as the glaze has melted and then left to cool or doused with water. All Stroke & Coat colors can be fired at the same time without any color changes. Most Mayco Stroke & Coat colors can be fired multiple times and still hold their bright colors.

Can Mayco Stroke & Coat be used with other products?
Mayco Stroke & Coat can be mixed with other non-toxic glazes to create a piece that shows off your unique style. Apply over any non-moving glaze, underglaze or Astro Gem surface. When thinned and applied on top of a Mayco Series 2000 Matte glaze surface in a brushstroke design or watercolor technique, MaycoStroke & Coat takes on the underlying matte characteristic of the glaze. Mayco Stroke & Coat also looks great when used in combination with Classic Mayco Crackle glazes, Mayco Pottery Coat glaze, Mayco Pottery Coat Stucco glaze, Mayco Elements glaze and much more. All available on this web site.

How is Mayco Stroke & Coat different from other bisque strokes?
Mayco Stroke & Coat covers up misapplications and corrects mistakes resulting in a beautiful finished piece time after time. It accommodates the user and occasional underfired bisque because of the product qualities built into the glaze. Mayco Stroke & Coat is the most versatile, easy to use and forgiving glaze in the market. No wonder we call it a WonderGlaze.

What is Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat?

Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat® is a Non-Toxic speckled glaze. It is perfect for use as an accent color or to add fun to designs such as flower petals or vegetables. Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat is designed to color coordinate with regular Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat for a great decorating look. When used in combination with other Mayco ceramic products, Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat adds variety and character to any project. This unique speckled glaze produces both translucent and opaque coverage, depending on the number of coats applied.Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat can also be used for Majolica/glaze on glaze decorating.

How do I decorate with Mayco Speckled Speckled Stroke & Coat?
Apply one coat for a translucent look and three coats for an opaque look. You get great coverage, even when applying light colors over dark colors. Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat does not run or bleed, regardless of how it is applied. Colors can be layered or butted up against other colors. Use for precise design work or layered with other glazes for majolica projects. Not the conventional user? Thin it with water and spray apply with a spray bottle. Or create a dimensional look by using in a detailer bottle. Other techniques that can be used with Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat include marbleizing, spattering and sponging, anything your heart desires.

Do I have to use clear glaze to achieve a glossy finish?
Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat, because of their formulation, fire glossy and do not require a clear glaze application. But, if desired, they are compatible with a clear glaze in one firing.

Is Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat designed only for bisque? (once fired unpainted ceramics)
There’s no need to buy a separate glaze for each clay body you work with. Apply Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat to greenware, bisque, earthenware or stoneware. Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat’s unique composition will fit high expansion talc bodies to low expansion stonewares . . . all without crazing or shivering. When applying Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat to greenware, do not glaze the bottom of the piece so that the gases can escape.

What should Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat be fired to?
While the majority of glazes are designed to mature at shelf cone 06, Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat performs well up to cone 9 & 10. Unlike some glazes where overfiring by one or two cone difference means having washed out color, Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat maintains it’s color, vibrancy & quality surface. All colors are luster compatible.Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat also works for Raku, a low-fire form of pottery where the pots are removed from the kiln as soon as the glaze has melted and then left to cool or doused with water. All Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat colors can be fired at the same time without any color changes. Most Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat colors can be fired multiple times and still hold their bright colors.

Can Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat be used with other products?
Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat can be mixed with other non-toxic glazes to create a piece that shows off your unique style. Apply over any non-moving glaze, underglaze or Astro Gem surface. When thinned and applied on top of a Mayco Series 2000 Matte glazes surface in a brushstroke design or watercolor technique, Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat takes on the underlying matte characteristic of the glaze.Mayco Stroke & Coat also looks great when used in combination with Classic Mayco Crackles glazes, Mayco Pottery Coat glazes, Mayco Pottery Coat Stucco glazes,Mayco Elements glazes and much more. All available on this web site.

How is Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat different from other bisque strokes?
Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat covers up misapplications and corrects mistakes resulting in a beautiful finished piece time after time. It accommodates the user and occasional underfired bisque because of the product qualities built into the glaze. Mayco Speckled Stroke & Coat is the most versatile, easy to use and forgiving glaze in the market. No wonder we call it a Mayco WonderGlaze.

What are Mayco Pottery Coat™ Stuccos glazes?

Mayco Pottery Coat Stucco glazes are a unique, highly-textured product that produces a rough finish similar to cement. These products are available in the same colors as the original Mayco Pottery Coat glazes. Think of them as Mayco Pottery Coat glazes kicked up a notch.

How do I apply Mayco Pottery Coat™ Stucco glazes?
Stir Mayco Pottery Coat™ Stuccos using a stir stick. Recap the jar and then shake well. Before apply color, wipe cone 04 bisque with a moistened sponge to remove any dust. Apply three even applications using the largest brush to cover the area. Mayco recommends using a soft fan brush (CB-618 or RB-140). After applying three even applications, check the piece to make sure the texture is evenly distributed. Apply texture in areas that may have been left bare.

How are Pottery Mayco Coat™ Stuccos fired?
Always allow piece to dry until you can no longer feel any moisture or the piece no longer feels cold to touch. If there is no glaze on the surface that is placed on the kiln shelf, it is not necessary to stilt the piece when firing. Properly fire to shelf cone 06. Mayco Pottery Coat Stuccos can be high fired, but turn glossy. Consult Mayco’s High Fire Guide for surface changes.

Are Mayco Pottery Coat™ Stuccos Food Safe?
Although Mayco Pottery Coat™ Stuccos are non-toxic and thus food safe according to FDA standards, they are not practical for food containers due to porous surface characteristics.

What other combinations can be use?
For best results, use Mayco Pottery Coat Stuccos as a base or with other Mayco Pottery Coat bases. You may then apply other non-toxic glazes such as Mayco Pottery Cascade, Mayco Crystalites, Mayco Stroke & Coat, Mayco Elements or Elements Chunkies for great glaze combinations and techniques. You can apply the other non-toxic products by brushing, spattering, plopping, or sponging for unique effects.

Will Mayco Pottery Coat™ Stucco glazes scratch furniture?
Yes. If piece is to be placed on furniture, you should apply felt tabs to the bottom to protect furniture from the rough texture of the glaze. You can also glaze the bottom of a piece with the corresponding color of mayco Pottery Coat.

Can Mayco Pottery Coat™ Stucco be used for outdoor use?
For pieces designed for outdoor use, apply one coat of AC-301 Repellent Sealer™. Wait twenty-four hours and apply another coat of the sealer.

What are Mayco Element™ glazes?

Mayco Elements™ are non-toxic glazes in natural earth tones. These unique glazes have surfaces that vary from gloss to matte with subtle variations in each color.Mayco Elements are great for achieving a natural organic look or a sophisticated elegant look.

What are Mayco Elements™ Chunkies?
Mayco Elements Chunkies are like Elements, but with crystals. During the firing, the crystals spread out to produce a burst of color to create a truly unique look. Like Mayco Elements, they are easy to use and great for achieving the look of high fire pottery.

How do I apply mayco Elements™?
Apply to properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Use a soft fan or glaze brush, depending on the area and surface to be covered. Generally three coats of glaze is recommended; however, applying four coats will produce a totally different look. For a different effect, brush on three coats and apply a final fourth coat using a silk or sea wool sponge. Mayco Element Chunkies (EL-200’s) are an Mayco Elements base with the addition of crystals. Apply Mayco Element Chunkies in the same manner as Element glazes.

How are Mayco Elements™ fired?
Fire to shelf cone 06. Allow the pieces ample room in the kiln for air circulation during firing. A heavily loaded kiln will affect the color and the float within colors.Mayco Elements may also be fired at higher temperatures, up to shelf cone 6. These glazes develop their own personalities when high fired. Consult Mayco’s High Fire Guide for individual results.

Are Mayco Elements and Mayco Element Chunkies Overglaze Compatible?
Elements and Element Chunkies are not overglaze compatible. When Elements are fired to lower overglaze firing temperatures (shelf cone 018-020), the original glaze color changes. However some of the matte finish Elements have interesting finishes after an overglaze firing. Experiment and make test samples before using overglazes with Elements.

Can Elements™ be Mixed with Other Glazes?
Using Mayco Elements with Mayco Pottery Coat glazes, Mayco Pottery Coat Stucco glazes and Mayco Pottery Cascade glazes creates beautiful effects. However, intermixing Elements with other glazes is unpredictable; make test samples first to see if the fired result is the desired effect. Combining them with other products may alter the chemical composition and change their non-toxic status.

Mayco Crystalites™ Glazes

What are Mayco Crystalites™ glazes?
Mayco Crystalites™ glazes are a group of crystal glazes that are a new generation in the formulation of non-toxic glazes. These unique magical potions of colors and rock-like crystals produce dramatic effects that flow and melt during the firing process. Their usage is almost endless in decorating possibilities and is limited only with your imagination.

How do I apply Mayco Crystalites™ glazes?
Apply to shelf cone 04 bisque using Mayco’s Soft Fan Brush. Apply two coats, shaking the jar before applying each coat. On the third coat, stir and shake the crystals into the glaze. Stir the crystals often during application. Dip the brush down to the bottom of the jar while glazing to pick up the crystals on the third coat. When applying the third coat evenly disperse the crystals over the surface of the ware as the way it looks now is how it will look after it is fired.

How are Mayco Crystalites™ glazes fired?
The firing temperature of the Mayco Crystalites is shelf cone 06, but can be fired up to shelf cone 6 (check Mayco’s High Fire Guide). There is no need to fire the glazes any hotter to make the crystals flow, bloom more or to pattern better.

Can I use Mayco Crystalites™ in a pattern?
Yes. Simply apply the mayco crystalites in the pattern and apply as the above directions stated. Several rings of the Mayco Crystalites placed in varied patterns are also attractive.

Can Mayco Crystalites™ be used on food containers?
Although Mayco Crystalites are non-toxic and thus food safe when fired properly according to FDA standards, they may not be practical for food containers due to surface characteristics.

Can I add leftover non-toxic crystals to other glazes?
Yes. Leftover non-toxic crystals can be added to jars of non-toxic glazes.

Greenware is out of the slip cast mold unfired ready to paint ceramics. Bisque is once fired from greenware stage unpainted ceramics and ready to paint bisque ceramics.