Crackle Glaze

Although crackles may be interpreted as a glaze fault, the oriental sensibility regards this ‘imperfection’ as a sign of beauty. Potters of the Song dynasty (960-1279) are thought to be the first to treat crazing as a decorative effect.

The glaze is often stained to highlight the pattern of crackles.

Snowflake Crackle glazes have a particular, layered appearance which lends great depth to the surface.