Glazing: Present – Full Coverage.

Type of Glaze: Opaque (Deep Color).

The surface is entirely coated with glaze.

Color becomes the dominant feature, reducing the perception of the underlying stone material.

The color may be: uniform and compact (stable, continuous), opaque but variegated, with craquelé and perceptual variations.

Ideal for: small to medium formats, projects where color is the main focus.

Not ideal for: large continuous surfaces, projects requiring extremely consistent color tones.

The glazing of lava stone requires scrupulous workmanship and every stage is done by hand.

Many factors are taken into account, including the features of the lava stone piece, which, since it is natural, are not always uniform.

After being cleaned, completely dried and covered with a clay paste called engobe, which serves to close any microscopic holes or imperfections in the stone, we come to the main stage, i.e. applying the previously prepared and mixed liquid clay glaze.

This step is repeated several times, bringing into play the skill of the craftsman.

Once glazed, the lava stone piece is left to dry naturally.

The last stage before firing is the application of a vitreous glaze over the colored surface.

The transparent glaze is prepared by mixing several raw materials as well as various minerals and oxides to obtain the desired color, level of gloss and finish.