# Best Clear Glazes: Crystal-Clear Coats That Do Not Cloud or Craze Source: https://potterynest.com/best/best-clear-glazes Updated: 2026-09-14 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. 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 ### 6. AMACO High Fire Zinc-Free Clear Gloss Glaze Pint Our score: 7.3/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10) AMACO's high fire zinc-free clear gloss glaze in a pint for stoneware and porcelain firings. Pros: - Zinc-free formula avoids color shifts with some underglazes and oxides - High fire clear gloss gives a durable glassy surface - AMACO's consistent formulation is trusted in schools and studios Cons: - Confirm the cone range matches your kiln before glazing - Pint size is small for dipping multiple pieces Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B00A6WDK1I ### 7. Clear Glaze for Stoneware by Mayco Our score: 7.1/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 5/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10) Mayco's clear glaze for stoneware, a mid to high fire clear coat for durable functional pottery. Pros: - Stoneware formulation suits potters firing above low fire - Mayco is a major glaze maker with dependable results - Clear finish lets clay body and underglaze show through Cons: - Title omits jar size and cone range, making comparison hard - Harder to compare value without a stated quantity Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0DYGGNFKT As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.