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Ephraim Faience Pottery's glazes are
admired for their richness, depth and texture. The natural beauty that
surrounds us is a great source of inspiration. Our glaze colors reflect
the colors of the sky and land as they change with the seasons - deep
oranges and warm golds in the fall, icy indigo and purple in the winter,
and rich green and blue in the spring and summer months.
The matte crystalline
glazes that our artists have developed are amazingly similar to the
glazes used by the old Arts and Crafts potteries. During firing, the
thick glazes become molten, and the force of gravity pulls them down the
piece. This running and blending creates marvelous, and sometimes
unpredictable, effects. The firing process also brings out crystals,
which add depth and richness to the color. |
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Each of EFP's glazes is
identified by a 2-letter code. Color chips and general descriptions for
each glaze
choice appear here. For aesthetic and technical reasons, most pieces are
offered in either a single color combination or in a limited range of
colors. Please be aware that variations within a color do occur. This is
due to naturally occurring fluctuations in the raw materials used to
make the glazes, and to a variety of factors in the firing process.
Please note that our pottery is NOT
water-tight or food-safe. It is designed for decorative use only. We do
not recommend putting water directly into our vases. if you wish to
display live flowers, we suggest using a glass or plastic cup or a
floral liner and a drip pan. This will help to protect your investment
in your piece and will also protect your furniture from water damage. |
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Please
be aware that
monitors display colors differently. Colors shown should be considered
approximations only. Our print catalog shows truer
representations of our glaze colors. If a truer color sample is
important to you, please refer to our print catalog. If you haven't
received a copy of our catalog, you may request one by calling toll-free
888-704-POTS or by emailing
sales@ephraimpottery.com.
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"We've
enjoyed our pieces so much and have decided to paint our living
room based on your lovely green glazes."
- Susan Cook, Madison, Wisc. |
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Leaf Green (LG)
A deep, pure green, similar to the color of a maple leaf in July |
Chestnut Green (CN)
A dark grayish-green with brown tones, similar to the color of a
ripe green olive |
Moss (MO)
A subtle blending of our
Leaf Green and a special crystalline moss green resulting in an attractive
monochromatic streaking effect. |
Prairie Grass (PG)
A harmonious blending of glazes containing brown, rust, and yellow
crystals, flowing into a quiet grayish-green |
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Antique Green (AG)
A textured glaze that is our interpretation of the famous "Grueby
green." A range of the textures possible with this glaze are shown
here. For more information and for pieces available in this glaze,
see the Reflections of the Past collection.
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Watercress (WA) is a new variation of our Antique Green glaze. A
special process creates a rich patina that recalls the look of old metal. |
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Goldenrod (GR)
A combination of dark to medium sagey greens accented by yellow tones
ranging from orange to light yellow |
Willow (WI)
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Satin Yellow (SY)
A deep, golden yellow, similar to the color of yellow mustard
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Sunlight (SU)
A subtle blending of our
Satin Yellow and a special crystalline sunlight yellow resulting in an
attractive monochromatic streaking effect |
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Desert Sun
(DS)
A flowing, multi-hued
combination of golds, warm browns and grayish greens; similar to the sun
setting over the desert |
Pumpkin (PK)
A rich, burnt orange with reddish undertones and mustard-yellow
highlights; similar to the color of pumpkin pie |
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Crystalline
Purple (CP)
A very dark purple with red and brown tones, similar to the color of
a ripe eggplant |
Morning Mist (MM)
A combination of purple with white and blue accents |
Seaspray Blue
(SB)
A medium, bright blue with green tones, similar to the color of a
tropical ocean |
Snow (SO)
A highly textured white glaze
over a dark teal background; similar to snow on spruce branches |
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Indigo (IN)
A deep, cool blue with charcoal-gray crystals, similar to the color
of a clear sky an hour after sunset |
Aurora (AU)
A dramatic combination of blues and
greens, creating a streaking effect reminiscent of the aurora borealis.
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Sky (SK)
A beautiful light blue with soft yellow and gold accents |
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