Manganese dioxide is a ceramic colorant that produces purples, browns, and blacks in slips and glazes. It is often used to create speckling effects or to stain clay bodies for a natural, earthy appearance. Manganese is popular in rustic, reduction-fired pottery and decorative ceramic work.
Manganese dioxide
Raw Materials, Slips & Chemicals FAQ
Do you sell raw materials in small quantities?
Most raw materials come in 1lb, 5lb, 10lb and 50/55lbs.
How can I find SDS or safety sheets?
You can review Safety Data Sheets here.
Do you offer bulk discounts on raw materials?
Raw materials is all by quantity – the better buy is a bigger quantity, and the best buy is a full bag.
How do I calculate how much raw material I need?
We sell by the pound so please convert any recipe to pound.
Do you sell slip for casting?
Yes we sell slip in low fire and mid-range.
Why does the color of raw materials vary?
It could be a multitude of reasons – manufacturing and mixing process, natural variations in composition, different pigments, changes in materials physical structure.
Can I mix my own glazes with your materials?
Yes, people follow recipes all the time and purchase raw materials from our store to mix your own glaze.