Our own glazes, mixed since 1979
Our own glazes, mixed since 1979
Bath Potters was started in 1979 by four potters from Bath: Kate and Steve Mills, Mike Bailey and Paul Stubbs. They wanted to keep ceramic artists in the South West well stocked, and early on they began developing their own glazes. More than forty years later, those glazes are still among the most popular things we sell.
Mike Bailey created our brush-on range, and it has been tried and tested by potters, schools and studios ever since. Many of the names give away where we come from. Bruton Blue, Taunton Turquoise and Butcombe Black are all named after places just down the road.
We also stock glazes from Spectrum, Botz, Amaco, Mayco, Scarva and Terracolor. Here's a quick guide to our own range, and a few glazes worth trying this winter.
Brush-on or powder?
Our glazes come in two forms, and the right one depends on how you work.
Brush-on glazes come ready mixed in pots. You paint them straight onto your work, usually in a few thick coats, so there's nothing to weigh or sieve. They're the easiest place to start and a good fit for small batches, decoration and classrooms.
Powdered glazes are mixed with water at your bench. They take a little more effort, but they're better value if you glaze in quantity, and you can dip or pour rather than brush. Always wear a mask when you mix a powdered glaze, and follow the mixing ratio on the product page.
Both come in earthenware and stoneware versions, so check the firing range against your clay and kiln before you buy. Our earthenware glazes fire from 1020°C to 1160°C, and our stoneware glazes from around 1180°C to 1300°C. We also make a small raku range for the more adventurous.
Need a hand?
If you're not sure which glaze suits your clay or kiln, give us a ring on 01761 411077. Our team has been answering glaze questions for a very long time, and we're happy to talk you through it. No kiln of your own? We offer a firing service at the shop in Radstock.
![Transparent Brush On Earthenware Glaze]( "Transparent Brush On Earthenware Glaze")
Transparent Brush On Earthenware Glazefrom £4.64 inc VAT
Our leadfree earthenware brush on glazes can be applied to bisque ware but will also work well when applied to dry clay (greenware) and once fired. This can be very useful in schools and studios, and for those wanting to find more environmentally friendly studio working methods. Suitable for dinnerware. To apply - stir the glaze thoroughly and apply the first coat onto clean, dust-free biscuit ware,...![BPS Blue Transparent Stoneware Brush On Glaze]( "BPS Blue Transparent Stoneware Brush On Glaze")
BPS Blue Transparent Stoneware Brush On Glazefrom £4.64 inc VAT
Shiny Firing Range 1250°C - 1280°C Supplied in liquid brush on form. Stir glaze thoroughly as glaze may settle. Brush glaze using a flat well loaded brush, apply 2 to 3 even coats of glaze in different directions, one after the other. Our popular range of brush on glazes were developed by Mike Bailey, a co-founder of Bath Potters, and have been tried and tested over four decades by...![Stony Grey Green Stoneware Glaze Powder BP34P]( "Stony Grey Green Stoneware Glaze Powder BP34P")
Stony Grey Green Stoneware Glaze Powder BP34Pfrom £11.79 inc VAT
Finish : Matt Firing Range : 1250°C - 1280°C Mixing Ratio: 1750ml :1kg Mixing Powdewed Glazes: Always wear a mask when mixing powdered glaze. Gently add the glaze powder to water in a bucket, avoid adding all at once to prevent clumping. Mix glaze using either a hand or electric whisk for 10 minutes Sieve the liquid glaze using an 80 or 100 mesh sieve, working all the...![Kingfisher Blue Decorating Slip]( "Kingfisher Blue Decorating Slip")
Kingfisher Blue Decorating Slipfrom £10.01 inc VAT
Our decorating slips, are suitable for use on both earthernware and stoneware clay bodies. When manufacturing our slips we believe in using high percentages of stain to give strong, vivid colours throughout the range. The slip can be applied to leather hard clay with brushes, sponges or slip trailers. After biscuit firing your slip decorated piece can be glazed with a suitable transparent glaze which...![Transparent Raku Brush On Glaze]( "Transparent Raku Brush On Glaze")
Transparent Raku Brush On Glazefrom £4.44 inc VAT
Our range of Raku glazes are designed to develop beautiful metallic lusters and crackle patterns when fired according to raku firing processes. This glaze is the correct consistency for brush-on application, where 2-3 coats are required. Firing Temp: 1000°C We recommend using a thermal shock-resistant Raku clay body (will help reduce the incidence of cracking). Note: Like most Raku...![Priddy Pink Raku Brush On Glaze]( "Priddy Pink Raku Brush On Glaze")
Priddy Pink Raku Brush On Glazefrom £4.44 inc VAT
Our range of Raku glazes are designed to develop beautiful metallic lusters and crackle patterns when fired according to raku firing processes. This glaze is the correct consistency for brush-on application, where 2-3 coats are required. Firing Temp: 1000°C We recommend using a thermal shock-resistant Raku clay body (will help reduce the incidence of cracking). Note: Like most Raku...-
Posted by Beth Aspeling
18th November 2026
