How to document glaze recipes
Record full supplier and trade names because a generic material name does not guarantee identical chemistry.
Procedure
- Record full supplier and trade names because a generic material name does not guarantee identical chemistry.
- Each recipe needs a version, 100% base, additions, mixing date, working parameter, application method and results on each clay body.
- Do not delete failed tests. A documented negative result prevents repeating expensive experiments.
What to record in CeramikaTo
- Work or sample code and date.
- Material, batch, cone, schedule and position.
- Observation separated from hypothesis.
Common mistakes
- Changing several variables at once without a control sample.
- Missing batch, cone or kiln-position information.
- Treating an estimate as a guarantee.
Limit
This guide supports documentation and test planning. It does not replace manufacturer instructions, safety training or specialist assessment of functional ware.
FAQ
Can I use this procedure for every clay?
You can keep the record structure, but parameters must come from your tests and manufacturer data.