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Amaco is an American art supply company founded in 1919, producing glazes, clay bodies, and kilns widely used in school and studio ceramic programs across North America.
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What products is Amaco best known for?
Amaco, short for American Art Clay Company, is best known for its line of pottery glazes (including the popular Celadon and Pompeian Ash lines), moist clay bodies, and kilns used in school and professional ceramic studios. Founded in 1919, the company has been a staple of North American art education for over a century.
Are Amaco glazes food-safe for functional pottery?
Many Amaco glazes, including several from the Potter's Choice and Celadon lines, are rated food-safe when properly fired to their recommended cone temperature. However, glazes labeled as textured or containing certain metallic additives may not be food-safe, so always check the specific product label.
Where is Amaco headquartered and where are its products made?
Amaco is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company has manufactured clay, glazes, and kiln equipment since its founding in 1919. Most of their ceramic products are produced in the United States.
What firing cones do Amaco glazes typically require?
Amaco produces glazes for a range of firing temperatures, with many popular lines formulated for cone 5–6 (mid-fire) oxidation environments. Some lines like the Classic Crackles and certain moist clay bodies are designed for lower-temperature cone 04 to cone 06 firings.
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