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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 historic potteries of the Arts and Crafts era. 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.
Each of EFP's glazes or
defined glaze combinations is
identified by a code. Color chips and general descriptions appear here. For aesthetic and technical reasons, most
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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
be aware that
monitors display colors differently. Colors shown should be considered
approximations only. Our print catalog shows the truest
representations of our glaze colors that can be achieved with current
printing technology. If you need a very precise 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
1-888-704-POTS or by emailing
info@ephraimpottery.com.
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Antique Green (AG)
A textured glaze that is our interpretation of the famous "Grueby
green." |
NEW!
Algae (AL)
A lightly textured glaze in a rich, organic yellow-green with dark gold
overtones |
Autumn Reflections (AR)
A lightly textured coppery brown glaze with teal undertones and
lighter-colored copper overtones; resembles antique copper |
Aurora (AU)
A dramatic combination of blues and
greens, creating a streaking effect reminiscent of the aurora borealis.
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Blue Curdle (BC)
A complex, textured blue glaze with pale green, yellow and brown
undertones |
NEW!
Brindle (BR)
A mottled blend of browns with cool overtones and a very lightly
textured surface. |
Chestnut Green (CN)
A dark grayish-green with brown tones, similar to the color of a
ripe green olive |
Crystalline Purple (CP)
A very dark purple with red and brown tones, similar to the color of
a ripe eggplant |
Desert Sun (DS)
A flowing, multi-hued
combination of golds, warm browns and grayish greens; similar to the sun
setting over the desert |
Indigo Curdle (IC)
A
lightly textured, dark blue glaze with graphite and silver-gray
overtones |
Indigo (IN)
A deep, cool blue with charcoal-gray crystals, similar to the color
of a clear sky an hour after sunset |
Leaf Green (LG)
A deep, pure green, similar to the color of a maple leaf in July |
Moss (MO)
A subtle blending of crystalline mossy greens |
Prairie Grass (PG)
A harmonious blending of glazes containing brown, rust, and yellow
crystals, flowing into a quiet grayish-green |
Pumpkin (PK)
A rich, burnt orange with reddish undertones and mustard-yellow
highlights; similar to the color of pumpkin pie |
NEW!
Rainstorm (RA)
A
lightly textured, muted turquoise blue with darker blue overtones,
reminiscent of an overcast rainy day |
Seaspray Blue (SB)
A medium, bright blue with green tones, similar to the color of a
tropical ocean |
Sky (SK)
A beautiful light blue with soft yellow and gold accents |
Snow (SO)
A highly textured white glaze
over a dark teal background; similar to snow on spruce branches |
Stone (ST)
A
lightly textured glaze with blue, gray and green tones that create a
rock-like effect |
Sunlight (SU)
A subtle blending of warm crystalline yellows |
Satin Yellow (SY)
A deep, golden yellow, similar to the color of yellow mustard
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Willow (WI)
A soft blending of crystalline
green and yellow |
Yellow Curdle (YC)
A richly textured mustard color with dark golden-orange tones |
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. |
