Cosmic Tea Dust Over Underglaze by Robbin Bowler

Cosmic Tea Dust

AMACO Cosmic Tea Dust on Brown Bear clay creates a fine, sparkling, shimmering surface. The glaze produces tiny metallic speckles that catch the light and add a subtle glittery effect. In this piece, Robbin Bowler used Cosmic Tea Dust alone over underglazes – rather than a traditional clear – adding a gentle, star-like shimmer while still allowing the underglaze colors to show through. She has had great success using just one coat, as two coats tend to become too dark.

This example is made with KY Mudworks Brown Bear clay, fired to cone 5 in a community kiln.

• KY Mudworks Brown Bear
• Underglaze
• AMACO Cosmic Tea Dust x1
• Fired to Cone 6

Credit: Robbin Bowler