Mother Of Pearl Lustre Mother Of Pearl Lustre

Mother Of Pearl Lustre

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Description

Lustres are dissolved metallic particles that are suspended in a thick spirit solution. They are applied with a brush onto an already fired, glazed ceramic surface and refired at low on-glaze temperature to create a metallic surface. 

Recommended firing temperatures are:

Earthenware & Stoneware Ceramics: 690°C-700°C

Porcelain: 750°C-815°C

Working Notes

These products are ready-to-use and are generally of a gluey, dark brown liquid aspect. Use a smooth brush. The pieces to be decorated must be well cleaned and bone dry. The brush must neither be too heavily-laden nor too little-laden and the layer applied must be uniform and fine. 

Manufacturer recommendation: Best used within 12 months of opening or purchase. Luster mediums dry out easily. If the cap is loose, the essential oils evaporate and thicken the liquid.

Thinning old lustres: You can sometimes revive thickened luster using a specialized luster essence or thinner, though badly degraded metal suspension may still fire unevenly or turn dull.

Top Tip: Keep brushes, bottles and tools free from water during use.

Note: Before using these products on a large scale we advise you to try a preliminary test.

Please note that the information provided is for guidance only. Different application methods and different firing conditions will affect results.

Health & Safety

Wear an FFP3/P3 mask when applying. Wearing gloves isrecommended too.

Store bottles in a well-ventilated area.

When using and firing the wares, make sure the room is well ventilated.

Customer Reviews

By Rachel Oxton on 19th July 2025
"Brilliant product. Lacks ingredients on label which was worrying, but found them online. Definitely use protective gear, it looks a harmless liquid and doesn’t even smell particularly strong/bad but it’s got some serious ingredients you don’t want to mess with. The results on black are stunning! I’m using it on borosilicate and am currently testing colours, thin it a bit more than it says, the thinner it is the better it works. Stunning results. "
Star Rating 5
By LeoHancock on 2nd August 2023
"Works beautifully on Borosilicate glass. It MUST be fired at 600c or it rubs off - I hold at 600 for 20 mins then drop down to my usual annealing temperature "
Star Rating 5
By JulieAn on 23rd February 2022
"Very happy with the product, will order again in the near future."
Star Rating 5
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