Amaco Cosmos Midfire Brushable Glaze CO-8 Dark Star

CO-8 Dark Star combines a dark matte base with iridescent crystalline areas. Thin breaks can become translucent, adding variation across edges and texture.

At a glance

Colour code

CO-8

Range

Amaco Cosmos

Firing

Cone 5–6

Format

Brushable glaze

Jar sizes

472 ml

Colour & firing notes

Amaco recommends cone 6, with cone 5 also possible. The glaze is fluid; keep about 13 mm above the foot clear and protect the kiln shelf.

How to apply

• Apply four coats to cone 04 bisque. Keep the inside or back of the form unglazed for the manufacturer’s preferred decorative result.
• A normal medium-speed firing can produce crystals; controlled cooling can increase crystal growth. Test the programme before using it on a finished piece.

Food-contact suitability

Amaco does not recommend Cosmos for food-contact surfaces because of durability. Use for decorative work and keep it away from drinking rims and food-contact areas.

Before glazing a full piece

Fire a test tile on your chosen clay before glazing a full piece. Record the coats, firing cone and cooling programme. Photographs show example fired results; clay colour, kiln atmosphere and application can change the appearance.

Manufacturer & supplier guides

• Amaco colour and firing guide
• CCG product guide

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