Stroke & Coat®

Q: Do I have to use clear glaze to achieve a glossy finish?
A: Stroke & Coat® fires to a gloss finish and does not require clear glaze. Clear glaze may be used to enhance the glossiness of the fired finish. Apply the clear glaze according to manufacturer's directions over the unfired Stroke & Coat® and fire once.
Note: The amount of non toxic glaze deposited can affect the fired results. If too much glaze and clear glaze is applied you may experiences dull or "milky" fired finishes. If this occurs, adjust the number of glaze layers applied, lighten the amount of glaze on your brush, etc. - whatever is needed to reduce to total amount of glaze placed on the ware. For pieces already fired - you may improve the fired finish by refiring the pieces and adding a hold/soak time at the end of the firing cycle (10-15 minutes).

Q: Are Stroke & Coat®'s luster compatible?
A: All colours are luster compatible.

Q: How can I create dimensional effects with Stroke & Coat®?
A: Stroke & Coat® will remain moderately dimensional when applied in a concentrated area. To create a raised line with a brush: layer 4 to 6 coats, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next. You can also use a detailer bottle or slip trailer to create raised lines, try adding some slip to get an even more pronounced effect.

Q: How do I achieve best results when applying Stroke & Coat® to greenware?
A: Gases and moisture will escape from the greenware during firing, so it is best to leave a portion of the ware unglazed - for example: the back of a tile, the foot of a vessel. If you do completely glaze a greenware piece you may experience a dulling of the gloss finish. If this occurs you can apply a clear glaze and refire to get a gloss finish. Always test to see if Stroke & Coat® will on your specific greenware project.

Q: What are the guidelines for firing Stroke & Coat® to Higher temperatures (cone 6 - cone 10)?
A: Many of the Stroke & Coat® colours perform well at mid range (cone 5-6) and high (cone 9-10) temperatures. Darker colours - green, red, blue, orange, purple - will maintain much of their original colour value (they may darken a bit compared to cone 06 results). Lightly pigmented colours - pink, yellow, tan, lighter purples - will fade. Always test to see if this application variance will work on your specific project.

Q: Can Stroke & Coat® be used with other products?
A: Stroke & Coat® glazes are compatible with all Mayco glazes and with many competitive glazes. It is not recommended to design on top of fluid, moving glazes, such as Crystalites and Elements, as then work will become distorted.

Q: Why is Stroke & Coat® different from other glazes?
A: Stroke & Coat® is a heavy-bodied glaze that smooths-out and heals imperfections during the glaze application process. It can withstand over firing without fading and it is tolerant of many types of bisque and clay bodies. It is not fluid like many gloss glazes - it behaves more like a traditional underglaze as it "stays put" where it is applied. It's like having 4 or 5 different glazes in one bottle - a Wonderglaze™ for bisque and clay.


Shake well. Apply 1 coat for translucent color or 2 or more for solid coverage. Allow to dry. Apply brush on or dipping glaze if desired. Allow to dry and fire to shelf cone 06. Designed for bisque, but can be used on clay, greenware, and stoneware. Test first. Do not spray apply without proper personal protective equipment. Food Safe, Non-Toxic and Non Hazardous when used according to manufacturer's directions. For more information, refer to theSafety Data Sheets on this product.