Underglaze

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 Vivid Vibrant Color, economically priced -
that’s our commitment to you.

You deserve consistent performance each time

you use and repurchase an underglaze. Mayco’s
Fundamentals® were developed by our ceramic UG-72 UG-2 UG-97 UG-1 UG-19
engineer, manufactured under stringent QC Wedgewood Blue Sea Blue Bright Blue Kings Blue Electra Blue
standards, and tested by our staff artists for color
consistency, usability, and performance on
various clay bodies and firing temperatures.
Dinnerware Safe
with Clear Glaze
Fundamentals® Underglazes are AP Certified
Non-Toxic and dinnerware safe when clear glaze
is applied. UG-82 UG-219 UG-209 UG-91 UG-220
Tuscon Turquoise Marine Blue Jade True Teal Sage

UG-51 UG-67 UG-46 UG-203 UG-58 UG-68 UG-90 UG-218 UG-22 UG-21
China White Ivory Bright Yellow Squash Yellow Harvest Gold Apple Green Green Mist Pear Green Spring Green Leaf Green

UG-85 UG-204 UG-217 UG-206 UG-207 UG-210 UG-32 UG-30 UG-57 UG-213
Orange Sorbet Orange Red Coral Fire Engine Red Flame Red Forest Green Cocoa Sand Spice Brown Cinnamon

UG-208 UG-10 UG-215 UG-146 UG-216 UG-31 UG-34 UG-53 UG-221 UG-198
Dragon Red Crimson Blush Pink Pink Peach Chocolate Chestnut Brown Silver Grey Cement Dark Grey

UG-92 UG-87 UG-93 UG-94 UG-3 UG-50

Lilac Regal Purple Wild Violet Pansy Purple Baby Blue Jet Black
Chips shown represent Fundamentals® Underglaze applied to low-fire earthenware greenware, then fired to
Cover piece provided by Terri Kern. cone 04 bisque. S-2101 Clear was applied to the right-side of the chip and fired to cone 06.
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GENERAL USE
Shake well. Apply to wet clay, greenware, or cone 04 bisque for use in design or solid Matte Finish
coverage. Fundamentals® have a firing range from cone 06 to cone 10. To intensify color or Fundamentals® Underglazes will fire matte
for use on dinnerware, apply clear or matte clear glaze. For use on clay or greenware, apply without addition of a clear glaze. To intensify
underglaze, allow to dry and fire to cone 04. If desired, apply clear glaze and refire to cone color or for use on dinnerware, apply clear
06-05 for earthenware and cone 5-10 for stoneware (998°C–1285°C). For use on bisque, or matte clear glaze. To create depth and
contrast, combine the matte finish of
apply to cone 04 bisque, apply clear glaze if desired and refire earthenware to cone 06/05 Fundamentals® with a glossy glaze such as
and cone 5-10 for stoneware. Stroke & Coat®.

Fundamentals® Underglazes have been formulated to mature at cone 06/05. However

most will maintain their color at higher temperatures. Their performance at cone 6 is
noted on each individual product label. Results at cone 6 may also be found at the end of
the brochure. We recommend testing on your clay body and in your kiln prior to use.

Fundamentals® Underglazes are AP Certified Non-Toxic and dinnerware safe when clear
glaze is applied. Blendable & Intermixable
Mix colors to create something new; use
For all product information, visit MaycoColors.com brushstrokes to blend colors and create
shading; layer them without concern of
intermixing – great for Majolica – add
thin lines and details with confidence as
Fundamentals® will NOT move.

AVAILABLE SIZING
2 oz. 1 pt. 1 gal.

Apply to Wet Clay

√ √ √ (UG-51 China White and UG-50 Jet Black only)
Apply Fundamentals® Underglazes directly to
wet or leatherhard clay and fire to cone 04.
Even on red clay, colors retain their vibrancy.

CLASS PACKS
UG-KIT1 Contains 12, 2 oz. jars UG-KT1P Contains 12 pint jars
of the following colors. of the following colors.

Fundamentals® Underglazes are available in

assortments that include our most popular
colors. Great choice for the classroom or
studio. Value priced packs are available in Explore ideas, draw inspiration or choose
2 oz. and pints. UG-51 China White
UG-46 Bright Yellow
UG-208 Dragon Red
UG-87 Regal Purple
UG-68 Apple Green
UG-21 Leaf Green GET INSPIRED your next project from our extensive library.
Visit MaycoColors.com to access our Project Library.
UG-204 Orange UG-97 Bright Blue UG-31 Chocolate
UG-206 Fire Engine Red UG-1 Kings Blue UG-50 Jet Black
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 SURFACE Expand your concept of bright, colorful and multi-purposed
underglazes. Fundamentals® Underglazes allow a wide array

TECHNIQUES
of surface decorating techniques ranging from sgraffito and
silkscreening to painterly and watercolor effects.
Glaze Sgrafitto
”To scratch” in Italian, sgraffito is produced
by applying layers of Fundamentals®
and carving through the glaze to create
depth and add contrast to your designs.
An impactful and dramatic way to use
Fundamentals® on your ceramics or clay
surface.
Watercolor Style
For a more traditional and painterly
approach, dilute underglazes with water to
create a thinned watercolor-like glaze. Use
these tints to layer for seamless blending.

All Over Coverage

or In Design
Fundamentals® can be used for delicate
designs or all over coverage. Create
variation by leaving some areas matte and
others glossy with clear glaze.
Painterly Properties
Much like using oil or watercolor,
Fundamentals® Underglazes can be used
to create a life-like portrait or landscape.
Use rendering, shading, blending and other
painting techniques to add dimension and
a sense of realism to your work.

Co-Fire with Clear

Fundamentals® can be co-fired with clear
glaze in a single firing. This time-saver can
be valuable for those in a classroom setting.
Out-gassing can trap bubbles or create
craters – adding a 15 minute hold will fix
most surface issues.
Silkscreen
Mix AC-310 Silkscreen Medium with any
Fundamentals® Underglaze color to screen-
print quickly and easily, creating fine details
with your favorite Silkscreen from Mayco.
If cone 06 does not develop the color you want – go hotter.
We recommend cone 03 - 04. Fundamentals® can take the
extra heat work – push them to get the vibrancy you need.
TIPS FOR USE
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DESIGNER LINER
Designer Liner is clay based and heavily pigmented. Use this versatile product to create
fine detail with lines, dots, and letters. The metal writer tip allows for ultimate control to Writing Text
draw ultra-fine or bold lines, typography and intricate illustration, or apply with a brush to Use the metal writer tip or a script liner
create watercolor or ink wash effects. Designer Liner is best when used under non-moving brush to find your style. Create using
transparent or semi-transparent glazes. Designer Liner will fire matte when glaze is not cursive, free-hand drawing, block-lettering,
applied over top. AP Non-Toxic, Food Safe and dinnerware safe when clear glaze is applied. or calligraphy.
Fires from cone 06-10, with little change in performance between firing temperatures.
For all product information, visit MaycoColors.com

SG-401 SG-402 SG-403 SG-404 SG-405 SG-406

Black White Red Blue Green Brown
Brush Work
Use a brush to apply Designer Liner to
simulate a watercolor or ink wash effect.

Dinnerware Safe
with Clear Glaze

SG-407 SG-408 SG-409 SG-410 SW-004 Zinc-Free Clear is recommended for

Yellow Orange Bright Green Bright Blue SG-405 Green for cone 6 firings and higher.

DESIGNER LINER KIT

DL-KIT3 Contains 6 1.25 oz. bottles of the best selling Designer Liner colors. Broad Firing Range
SG-401 Black SG-403 Red SG-406 Brown Designer Liner enables the artist to achieve
SG-402 White SG-404 Blue SG-408 Bright Green crisp, non-moving line work from cone
06 to cone 10 temperatures. To ensure
sharpness in line quality, use a non-moving
translucent or clear glaze over the top
of Designer Liner. Fires to a matte finish
without a glaze over the top.
Fine Detail Illustration
Try all types of linework to create depth Designer Liner in combination with Stoneware Glazes fired to cone 6
and visual interest. Designer Liner is the
tool to draw in all styles; pointillism, cross-
hatching, and scumbling.

AVAILABLE SIZING 1.25 oz squeeze bottle

(includes metal writing tip)

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 FUNDAMENTALS® AT CONE 6
Many Fundamentals® Underglazes perform well at
mid-range (cone 5/6) and higher temperatures (cone
9/10). We recommend testing at your preferred firing
temperature prior to use. Cone 6 performance is UG-82 UG-219 UG-209 UG-91 UG-220
noted on each color’s label. Tuscon Turquoise Marine Blue Jade True Teal Sage

UG-51 UG-67 UG-46 UG-203 UG-58 UG-68 UG-90 UG-218 UG-22 UG-21
China White Ivory Bright Yellow Squash Yellow Harvest Gold Apple Green Green Mist Pear Green Spring Green Leaf Green

UG-85 UG-204 UG-217 UG-206 UG-207 UG-210 UG-32 UG-30 UG-57 UG-213
Orange Sorbet Orange Red Coral Fire Engine Red Flame Red Forest Green Cocoa Sand Spice Brown Cinnamon

UG-208 UG-10 UG-215 UG-146 UG-216 UG-31 UG-34 UG-53 UG-221 UG-198
Dragon Red Crimson Blush Pink Pink Peach Chocolate Chestnut Brown Silver Grey Cement Dark Grey

UG-92 UG-87 UG-93 UG-94 UG-3 UG-50

Lilac Regal Purple Wild Violet Pansy Purple Baby Blue Jet Black

UG-72 UG-2 UG-97 UG-1 UG-19

Wedgewood Blue Sea Blue Bright Blue Kings Blue Electra Blue Chips shown represent Underglaze applied to mid-range stoneware bisque fired to cone
04. SW-001 Stoneware Clear Glaze was applied to the right-side of the chip and glaze fired
to cone 6. SW-004 Zinc-Free Clear was applied to UG-21 Leaf Green, UG-22 Spring Green,
UG-34 Chestnut Brown and UG-198 Dark Grey.
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 Inspired by nature, and designed to
simulate the aesthetic movement and
interest of mid and high fire glazes.

Featuring crystals that bloom into

unique and beautiful surfaces. Try in
combination with other glazes.

STONEWARE
Depth, sophistication, and reliability
for artists working from mid-range
to high fire temperatures.

Expand your palette

with these glaze lines and
other products from Mayco.
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