Glazes

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

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.


Antique Green (AG)

A textured glaze that is our interpretation of the famous "Grueby green."

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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.

Blue Curdle (BC)

A complex, textured blue glaze with pale green, yellow and brown undertones

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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

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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

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.

 

 

   

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