The difference between colored glaze and ordinary colored glaze lies in the special firing process and formulation of colored glaze. The glaze surface of colored glaze must undergo high-temperature firing at over 1250 degrees Celsius to reveal its unique charm—shining as if flowing with oil, colored like a rainbow, and patterned like flowing clouds or cascading waterfalls. Colored glazes are diverse and vibrant, with a wide variety.
- Blue hues, such as: bean green, shadow blue, powder blue, Longquan celadon, etc.
- Red and purple hues, such as: sacrificial red, Lang kiln red, Jun red, rose purple, “beauty’s blush,” underglaze red, flame red, etc.
- Yellow hues, such as: titanium yellow, ivory yellow, eel yellow, powder yellow, etc.
- Green hues, such as: emerald green, peacock green, golden star green, Ge green, etc.
- Black hues, such as:乌金 (black gold), iron rust flower, matte black.
There are also crystalline glazes, kiln-transmuted floral glazes, tea dust glaze, titanium crystalline glaze, crackle glaze, Tang tri-color glaze, Longquan glaze, wax-light glaze, gold-sand glaze, color-changing glaze, “Three Auspicious Conditions” glaze, sacrificial blue glaze, and more.
Low-temperature colored glazes include: Western red, carmine red, baby face pink, pink, chili red; parrot green, apple green, light green, fish egg green, cucumber green, furnace Jun emerald, bitter green, poured green; true yellow, poured yellow, pale yellow, fish egg antique bronze, black ground poured purple, etc.
