# Best Underglazes: Vivid, Stable Color for Every Firing Range Source: https://potterynest.com/best/best-underglazes 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 Underglaze is the closest ceramics gets to painting: flat, stable color you can brush, sponge, stamp, or carve through, then seal under a clear glaze. The best underglazes fire true to the color in the jar, cover fully in two or three coats, and stay put through the firing range printed on the label. Weaker products shift hue at cone 6, go patchy over texture, or bubble under clear glaze. Because most potters build a palette rather than buying one bottle, set value and cross-brand consistency matter. This guide compares the underglaze lines we rate for color accuracy and workability, with picks for detail brushwork, broad coverage, sgraffito, and classroom-friendly sets. ## Picks ### 1. AMACO Velvet Underglazes, 2 oz Jars, 12-Count Set No. 4, Assorted Colors, Cone 05-10 Our score: 9.2/10 (Fit for the job 10/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10) AMACO Velvet Underglazes 12-Count Set No. 4 in 2 oz jars, assorted colors rated Cone 05-10. Pros: - Velvet underglazes are a studio standard for reliable, even color - Cone 05-10 range covers low fire through high fire work - Satin velvet finish looks good even without a clear coat Cons: - Higher price than generic underglaze sets - Set No. 4 colors are fixed, so check the palette matches your style Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B083SSVY3X ### 2. Penguin Pottery - 8-Color Underglaze Variety Set (4oz Jars), Cone 04 to Cone 6 Our score: 8.4/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) Penguin Pottery's 8-Color underglaze variety set in 4oz jars, rated Cone 04 to Cone 6 for low and mid fire. Pros: - Cone 04 to Cone 6 rating works for both low and mid fire potters - 4oz jars hold twice as much as common sampler bottles - Clear firing range labeling makes planning easy Cons: - Only 8 colors, fewer than most sampler sets - Colors may shift slightly between low and mid fire Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0CFN9RBP7 ### 3. Speedball 001085 Underglaze Sampler Pack, 12 Pack, 2 oz, Multicolor Our score: 8.4/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10) Speedball's 001085 underglaze sampler pack, 12 Pack of 2 oz multicolor jars for trying many shades. Pros: - 12 Pack sampler is a low-cost way to explore underglaze colors - Speedball is easy to find for refills in art stores - 2 oz jars are ideal for detail painting and small projects Cons: - Some colors may need several coats for full opacity - Check the cone range printed on each jar before firing Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B01JI1RTQY ### 4. Creative Hobbies Set of 10 Ceramic Underglaze Paint Colors for Clay, Greenware or Bisque, 2 oz Jars Our score: 7.8/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10) Creative Hobbies' set of 10 ceramic underglaze colors in 2 oz jars for clay, greenware or bisque. Pros: - Works on greenware or bisque, giving flexibility in when you decorate - Set of 10 colors covers a basic painting palette - 2 oz jars are a budget-friendly way to start with underglazes Cons: - Opacity varies, so some colors need multiple coats - Test fire a sample tile first to check color results Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0844PFVGS ### 5. Dunzoom Set of 12 Underglaze for Ceramics Kit with 6 Paint Brushes and Paint Tray, 2 oz Our score: 7.8/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 9/10) Dunzoom's underglaze for ceramics kit with a set of 12 colors in 2 oz jars, 6 paint brushes and a paint tray. Pros: - 6 paint brushes and a paint tray make it a complete decorating kit - Set of 12 colors offers wide choice for painting designs - Great gift for beginners who have no brushes yet Cons: - Bundled brushes are basic and may shed bristles - Brand has little history compared with AMACO or Mayco Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0DCG8CBR5 ### 6. Pasler Underglaze Set - 2 fl oz, Concentrated Opaque Liquid Underglaze for Pottery Bisque, 12 Colors Our score: 7.8/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) Pasler's underglaze set of 12 colors in 2 fl oz jars, concentrated opaque liquid underglaze for pottery bisque. Pros: - Concentrated opaque formula covers well in fewer coats - 12 Colors give a versatile palette for bisque decoration - Liquid consistency is easy to brush or thin for washes Cons: - No firing range stated, so test before production use - Lesser-known brand with limited color documentation Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0CX9CH5N1 ### 7. Underglaze Color Pigment Set 24 Colors Ceramic Pigments Pottery Glaze Painting - Style A Our score: 6.3/10 (Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 5/10 · Value 7/10) An underglaze color pigment set with 24 colors of ceramic pigments for pottery glaze painting, Style A. Pros: - 24 colors give a very broad range for mixing and painting - Pigment form can be mixed into glazes or used as underglaze - Great for experimenting with custom color blends Cons: - Pigments need mixing with medium, so they are not ready to brush - Test fire a sample tile to confirm color and firing range Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0FPD2M6JK ### 8. Pottery Glaze Ceramic Pigments Concentrated Color, Underglaze Color Pigment Set Our score: 5.2/10 (Fit for the job 5/10 · Features and specs 5/10 · Build and materials 5/10 · Value 6/10) A concentrated underglaze color pigment set for pottery glaze and ceramic pigment painting. Pros: - Concentrated pigments go a long way when mixed - Can tint glazes, slips and underglaze bases - Useful for potters who like mixing their own colors Cons: - Title gives no color count, weight or cone range - Requires mixing knowledge that beginners may lack Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0CRKMXR13 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.