Glaze & Gallery
NATURAL GLAZE.
SINTERED ENGOBE.
This special glaze is a mix of loamy soils that I found while jogging in my hometown of Eppan.
The
naturally occurring minerals provide this very special
Coloration and crystal formationAt an altitude of almost 1000 meters, I collect these and carry them down to the valley in buckets with my backpack.
With a terrain gradient of 21% and a weight of 13kg per bucket, it's a sporting undertaking.
Once home, I mix the soil with water, first sift it coarsely and then very finely by hand using a sieve and brush.
The remaining clay sludge now needs to have its viscosity adjusted to the correct level before it can be tested for suitability.
Certified test report
Regarding acid resistance and possible heavy metal contamination of the "Höhenweg" glaze from MUT Meißner Umwelttechnik GmbH
In the following video, I have attempted to summarize the labor-intensive process of glaze production:
Unique glaze
Since this particular glaze is a Natural product it
determined by the naturally occurring minerals,
is the Availability limited.
This makes each of these pieces special, unique, and fascinating.
