Glaze Crumbles

No Color Left Behind | Creative Ways to Re-Purpose Glaze

The glaze crumble technique is a fantastic way to utilize excess or dried-up color from your palette, preventing waste. By applying small pieces of dried glaze to your surface, you can create a unique, dimensional aesthetic. This allows for creative experimentation with different colors and patterns, resulting in one-of-a-kind effects.

Design Tips

Spread glaze or underglaze onto a flexible surface like a foam plate or wax paper. Let it dry completely, then peel and break into chips for use.
For a marbled effect, swirl multiple colors together before drying.
Combine neutral tones for subtlety or bright colors for bold, playful effects.
Scatter chips randomly or place chips in a controlled pattern or design.
Outline where to sprinkle with a pencil or cut out paper shapes and cover the places you don’t want to sprinkle.
To prevent chips from falling off during handling or firing, lightly press the crumbles into a wet glaze with a soft brush. On vertical surfaces, roll the form to ensure adhesion.
Incorporate glaze crumbles into the peacock technique for enhanced movement from cone 06-10 firings.