Abbots Brushable Glazes - Food Safe Checklist

Abbots Brush-On Glazes – Which Are Foodsafe?

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Almond
Glossy Yellow
Purple Haze
Amber
Granny Smith
Reactive Black
Aqua
Hazel
Rockpool
Bison
Hazy Blue
Rust
Black Oilspot
Hokey Pokey
Rutile Blue
Blue satin
Ice Blue
Sage
Butterscotch
Ivory Flux
Sandstone Sheen
Cascade green
Jade
Sea Urchin
Celadon
Lichen
Stone
Charcoal
Lime Green
Sulphur
Denim
Magenta
Sunflower
Clear Crackle
Malt
Teadust
Cobalt Blue
Mandarin
Tenmoku
Deep Glossy Red
Matte White
Topaz
Fake shino
Misty Pink
Turquoise Matte
Fawn
Olive Crackle
Variegated Blue
Floating Pink
Outback
Wine red
Glossy White
Pollen
White Oilspot

Food Safety Assurance for Glazes

Potters need confidence that their glazes are suitable for food-contact surfaces. While risks are typically low, we follow strict and conservative criteria to assess glaze safety:

1. Laboratory Tested & Verified – Glazes that have undergone laboratory testing and demonstrate low metal release are considered safe for food contact.

2. Inherently Safe Materials – Glazes composed solely of materials that pose no known hazard are deemed food-safe, regardless of crazing.

3. Stable & Balanced Chemistry – Glazes containing potentially hazardous components are considered safe if they:

  • Are properly fired within their intended temperature range
  • Form a fully glassy, non-crystalline surface
  • Meet recommended chemical stability standards for food-safe glazes

Important Note: Food safety depends on proper firing and application. When glazes are layered or fired outside their intended range, potters assume responsibility for assessing risks.