A Cup of Matcha for Autumn
Today we’re introducing our new studio guest glaze for the season: Matcha!
Following the popularity of last year’s Autumn guest glaze, Pumpkin Spice, we’ve gone for a double bill of coffee shop favourites this time. Whether you’re spending cosy days with a book in a café or gearing up for Halloween, our green–orange duo is sure to add some colour to your Autumn palette.
Inspired by its namesake, Matcha is a glossy glaze that ranges from a muted pear green on buff stoneware to a bright, vibrant green on white stoneware and porcelain. It’s a bold colour with even coverage that reveals the natural tone of your clay where there’s texture. It’s also a food-safe glaze suitable for functional ware.
Pot by Highgate Studio member Kenny @london_ceramics
Application tips: For a more translucent green, stick to one dip. For a brighter shade with more opaque coverage, go for a double dip — just make sure to leave enough space on the bottom of your pots. Flecks and speckles will show through, so keep that in mind when choosing your clay.
If you’re in more of a latte mood, try layering Matcha with one of our double-dip glazes. Here are some examples of Matcha layered with Shiny White, Bruised Peach, and Satin Cream (from left to right).
If you’re feeling spooky, Matcha is also perfect for your more ghoulish creations — making a wicked witchy green to accompany traditional Halloween Jack-o’-Lantern pumpkins.
We can’t wait to see what our studio community makes! As always, remember to tag us @turning_earth on Instagram so we can show off your work.
