Mayco Foundations
A perfect base for a perfect design. Foundations thin, smooth consistency makes application easy, they are not streaky and show fewer brush strokes than thicker glazes. Stroke & Coat glazes are a perfect design complement on top of Foundations, allow each coat to dry before applying the next. No clear glaze is needed.

Mayco's newest gloss glaze line has been expanded to include new fun, contemporary colors as well as some of your Series 2000 favorites such as Glade Green, Wisteria Purple and Rich Chocolate.

• Glaze layering and glaze combinations
• Use with Stroke & Coats® to create design
• Easy to apply; dries quickly
• Fires to a smooth, level finish
• Non-toxic and food safe

Mayco Foundtions

FOUNDATIONS OPAQUES Our newest gloss glaze line has been expanded to include new fun, contemporary colors as well as some of your Series 2000 favorites such as Glade Green, Wisteria Purple and Rich Chocolate.
FN-001 White	FN-014 Antique White	FN-013 Light Yellow	FN-002 Yellow	FN-040 Pumpkin
FN-016 Harvest Orange	FN-003 Orange	FN-026 Salmon Mousse	FN-004 Red	FN-025 Rasperry Whip
FN-015 Brick Red	FN-035 Deep Red	FN-030 Bing Cherry	FN-005 Pink	FN-012 Lavender
FN-028 Wisteria Purple	FN-036 Grape	FN-017 Purple	FN-011 Light Blue	FN-034 Big Sky Blue
FN-031 Corn Flower Blue	FN-018 Bright Blue	FN-041 Medium Blue	FN-006 Blue	FN-019 Dark Blue
FN-032 Canton Jade	FN-037 Chartreuse	FN-007 Green	FN-027 Glade Green	FN-020 Medium Green
FN-021 Olive Green	FN-033 Mediterranean Teal	FN-010 Tree Green	FN-038 Sand	FN-022 Tan
FN-023 Cinnamon	FN-029 Rich Chocolate	FN-008 Brown	FN-039 Light Gray	FN-024 Gray
FN-009 Black
FOUNDATIONS SHEER These gloss translucent colors are wonderful for glaze layering and adding color dimension to your creations. The assortment includes many colors from the Series 2000 palette such as Aztec Jade, Yadro and Lustre Green as well as new jewel tones like Saffire Blue. Non-toxic and food safe.
FN-221 Milk Glass	FN-203 Dry Champagne	FN-206 Lemon Ice	FN-207 Orange Slice	FN-210 Victorian Red
FN-210 Victorian Red	FN-208 Crystal Coral	FN-211 Sheer Blue	FN-212 Blue Diamond	FN-213 Saffire Blue
FN-214 Pastel Jade	FN-216 Sea Glass	FN-217 Evergreen Fir	FN-215 Aztec Jade	FN-219 Lustre Green
FN-218 Green Sapphire	FN-201 Golden Clear	FN-202 Yadro	FN-204 Mudpuddle Brown	FN-205 Saddle Tan
FN-220 Sooty Grey
FOUNDATIONS MATTE These gloss translucent colors are wonderful for glaze layering and adding color dimension to your creations. The assortment includes many colors from the Series 2000 palette such as Aztec Jade, Yadro and Lustre Green as well as new jewel tones like Saffire Blue. Non-toxic and food safe.
FN-301 Marshmallow White	FN-306 Pumpkin Tart	FN-303 Deep Sea Blue	FN-302 Ivory Cream	FN-305 Milk Chocolate
FN-304 Black Velvet

How To Use Mayco Foundations

“Shake Well. Apply 3-4 coats to shelf cone 04 bisque (1060° C). Let dry and fire to shelf cone 06 (999° C). Surface finish will be matte. Compatible with Stroke and Coat. Do not spray apply without personal protective equipment. For complete safety data, MSDS, and additional product usage tips please visit us at www.maycocolors.com . Food safe, Non-toxic and Non Hazardous when used according to manufacturer’s directions."

Product Features and Attributes

Foundations glazes are available in a broad assortment of colors, opacities and textures.  They easily serve as the basic "foundation" glaze for any ceramic studio - be that in a school, home or retail studio. Stock numbers that contain the prefix “FN-0XX” are opaque glazes, those with the prefix “FN-2XX” are Sheer (transparent and semi transparent glazes), while those that have the prefix “FN-3XX are Matte glaze.

Foundation Mattes create a luscious satin finish which are wonderful on their own, used as a base for detailed decoration or used in design work.:

• Non-toxic, non-hazardous and food safe
• Steadfast Application - Foundations will not dissolve or "pick up" previous coats of glaze
• Dries Quickly - speeds up your ability to handle or perform additional decorating
• High Gloss Finish - does not need to be clear glazed

Application Recommendations:

Shake for 5-6 seconds before use. Dispense glaze onto a palette (tile, plate, etc.) and apply with your brush or decorating accessory of choice (sponge, stamp, etc.).

Foundations Matte glazes were designed to mature at a shelf cone 06 (999° C).  When applying Foundations over a large surface area we recommend a broad, soft brush, such as a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan Brush. Try to get the brush fully saturated (loaded) and apply each coat in the same direction.

Make sure the glaze has dried thoroughly prior to firing. A medium ramp/firing rate is recommended (250°F per hour).

Can Foundations Mattes be applied to greenware or clay?
A: Mayco has tested the Foundations Matte glazes on clay with successful results. Apply 2-3 coats of Foundations over the entire piece, leaving an area unglazed such as a back or bottom to allow for outgassing. Clay should be totally dry before firing. Fire to shelf cone 04 (1060° C).

Q: Can Foundations Mattes be fired to higher temperatures (cone 6 and above)?
A: Foundations Matte glazes will become glossy at higher temperatures.  Color will be maintained but you lose the matte finish.

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