Why do I need a setter with Amaco & Mayco glazes?

Amaco & Mayco glazes produce incredible colour and special effects - but they are also notorious for dripping and sticking to kiln shelves.

After one too many kiln accidents, we now require everyone to provide setters for any pieces that are decorated in Amaco or Mayco branded glazes. Every time a kiln shelf is damaged by glaze, it reduces our firing capacity and can delay our service times.

To save your work from getting broken and keep our shelves clean, you need to make a flat setter out of the same clay for your piece to sit on (see examples in the pictures). You can bisque fire it at the same time as your other pieces, and ever reuse it!

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