If luscious aqua blue glazes are your vibe, try this glaze combo!
Glaze combination shown: Abbots Ivory Flux Brushable Glaze and Abbots Titirangi Brushable Glaze
What you’ll need: 
The best part about this glaze combo is that it’s simple and doesn’t require a list of twelve thousand glazes you don’t have.
This combo only requires two glazes!
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A bisque-fired piece
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A soft brush - I used a fan brush
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Access to an electric kiln (firing to Cone 6)
Step-by-step
✨ Step 1 ~ Base glaze: Apply 2 coats of Abbots Ivory Flux
Mix the base glaze
Begin by thoroughly mixing the base glaze (Ivory Flux) - any tool you have lying around the studio will do! I used the back of a wooden knife tool.
Apply Coat 1
Next, apply the first coat of Ivory Flux. You can be really liberal here - you want a nice thick coat. Try to ensure the coat is even, and allow time for it to dry before applying the next (~1 minute is usually a safe bet!).
Apply Coat 2
Apply the second coat of Ivory Flux (keep it nice and thick if you can). You’ll notice this coat will go on a little easier than the first. Allow the coat to dry before moving on to the top glaze.
✨ Step 2 ~ Top glaze: Apply 2 coats of Abbots Titirangi
Mix the top glaze
As with the base glaze, give the top glaze (Titirangi) a good mix. It’s crazy how yellow the glaze is before it gets fired!
Apply Coat 1
Apply the first coat of Titirangi, taking care to use even brush strokes. Again, you can be generous with your application, especially if you’re glazing something shallow like a plate. Allow to dry before applying the second coat.
Apply Coat 2
The final step! Apply the second coat of Titiriangi. You might notice the final coat takes a little longer to dry - that’s okay!
✨ Step 3 ~ Firing
Be sure to check the underside of your pieces for any glaze drips before firing.
Fire to Cone 6 in an electric kiln.
You can find a suggested firing schedule here.
✨ Notes & suggestions
For flat-firing pieces such as plates or shallow bowls, you can get away with applying up to three coats of each glaze (or two thick coats). This usually gives you a ‘juicier’ application of glaze (yum!).
For pieces with vertical surfaces, such as cups, mugs, and small bowls, start with two coats of each glaze and refine from there.
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About the author:
A self-confessed glaze nerd, Amy is a content creator for Abbots Glaze on a mission to get people excited about glazing! When she’s not making reels or testing new glaze recipes, you can find Amy making pots in her pottery studio, Palmerston North. You can follow Amy’s work on Instagram @fettlepotterynz