# Best Clear Glazes: Crystal-Clear Coats That Do Not Cloud or Craze Source: https://potterynest.com/best/best-clear-glazes Updated: 2026-10-30 Publisher: Pottery Nest. Our score is an editorial rating out of 10 (fit 35%, features 25%, build 20%, value 20%), not a customer rating. Method: https://potterynest.com/how-we-research#our-score A clear glaze has one job, and it is surprisingly hard to do well: vanish. It should seal the surface, deepen underglaze color, and add gloss or a soft satin sheen without milkiness, pinholes, or a craze pattern spreading across your work a week after the firing. Clears also interact with clay bodies differently, so a glaze that fires glassy on one stoneware can cloud on another. In this guide we compare the clear glazes that consistently fire transparent, covering both brushing bottles for small studios and dry dipping clears for potters glazing in volume. We also explain application thickness, why clears go cloudy, and which products fit each firing range. ## Picks ### 1. Amaco LG-10 Lead Free Liquid Gloss Glaze, Clear, Pint 16 Oz Our score: 8.1/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10) AMACO's LG-10 lead free liquid gloss glaze in clear, a 16 Oz pint for low fire earthenware. Pros: - LG-10 is a classic low fire clear widely used in classrooms - Lead free formula is suitable for functional ware when fired correctly - Brushable liquid glaze is easy for beginners to apply Cons: - Low fire only, so it will not mature in stoneware firings - Thick coats can look cloudy over dark clay bodies Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0044S97QW ### 2. Mayco Crystal Clear Brushing Glaze, Pint, S-2101 Our score: 8.1/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10) Mayco's Crystal Clear brushing glaze S-2101 in a pint, a low fire clear for sealing underglaze designs. Pros: - Brushing formula applies smoothly in even coats - Crystal Clear is popular over Mayco underglazes and colors - Glossy finish makes painted designs look bright and finished Cons: - Low fire clear, so stoneware potters need a different glaze - Needs several coats brushed carefully to avoid thin spots Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B00JXOW14M ### 3. AMACO Celadon C-11 Mixing Clear High Fire Transparent Gloss Glaze Pint, 16 oz. (473 mL), Cone 5-6 Liquid Ceramic Pottery Glaze for Bisque Our score: 8.0/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10) AMACO's Celadon C-11 mixing clear transparent gloss glaze, 16 oz. (473 mL), Cone 5-6 for bisque ware. Pros: - Cone 5-6 clear gloss suits the most common mid fire kilns - Mixing clear can be blended with colorants for custom celadons - Transparent gloss shows underglaze and clay color beneath Cons: - Mixing clear is meant for tinting, so plain clears may be simpler - Pint jar covers limited ware if dipping rather than brushing Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B00OAAV7JE ### 4. Penguin Pottery - Clear Glaze - Low Fire Glaze Cone 06-04 for Low Fire Clay (1 Pint) Our score: 7.8/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) Penguin Pottery's clear low fire glaze, Cone 06-04, in a 1 Pint jar for low fire clay bodies. Pros: - Cone 06-04 range matches common low fire kiln schedules - Clear glaze protects and brightens underglaze designs - Pottery-focused brand with clear labeling for beginners Cons: - 1 Pint jar is small for dipping larger pieces - Low fire range will not work on mid fire stoneware Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B09WF5CQDD ### 5. Duncan Pure Brilliance Clear Glaze Brush-on Glaze 16 oz. jar Our score: 7.8/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10) A 16 ounce jar of Duncan Pure Brilliance brush-on clear glaze, fired to cone 06. This is a low-fire clear for earthenware and low-fire underglaze work, not a high-fire stoneware glaze. Pros: - Fires at cone 06 to a brilliant gloss that the maker says enhances the colors underneath. - Listing states it is nontoxic and will not crack or craze when fired to shelf cone 06. - Clear directions in the listing: two flowing coats with a glaze brush, letting it dry between coats. Cons: - Low fire only: the listing covers cone 06, so it is not a clear for cone 5 to 6 stoneware. - Brush-on formula in a 16 ounce jar, so it is not practical for dipping anything but very small pieces. Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B004DERN90 ### 6. Speedball 002000 Stoneware Glaze, Clear, 16 oz Our score: 7.5/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10) Speedball's 002000 stoneware glaze in clear, 16 oz, for durable mid fire and higher firing pottery. Pros: - Stoneware clear gives a tough, glassy surface for functional ware - Budget-friendly jar from a widely stocked brand - 16 oz jar is enough to brush a set of mugs Cons: - Confirm the cone range on Speedball's glaze chart first - Brush application can streak without careful coats Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B009ONSRGS ### 7. Sax 229173 True Flow Gloss Glaze - 1 Pint - Natural Clear, 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) Our score: 7.0/10 (Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) A pint of Sax True Flow gloss glaze in Natural Clear, a lead-free low-fire glaze that the listing rates dinnerware safe at cone 06 to 05. An economical clear for earthenware, not for stoneware firings. Pros: - Listed as lead-free and dinnerware safe when fired to cone 06 to 05. - Non-toxic and conforms to ASTM D-4236, which matters for classroom and shared studio use. - Positioned by the maker as an economically priced gloss glaze, in a standard 16 ounce pint. Cons: - Low-fire glaze: the listing rates it for cone 06 to 05, so it is not a clear for cone 5 to 6 stoneware. - Sparse listing with no application notes, coat count or guidance on use over underglaze. Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0044SCR6O As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.