SC-014 Java Bean - Chocolate Brown Ceramic Underglaze & Glaze, Mayco Stroke & Coat®

SC-014 Java Bean is a richly pigmented brown Stroke & Coat® glaze that fires to a smooth, glossy finish. A single thin coat produces a translucent light brown, while applying two to three coats results in a deep, opaque chocolate brown. It performs best at Cone 06 in oxidation firing, and at Cone 6 the color lightens, resembling SC-025 Crackerjack Brown. This glaze offers excellent control, making it ideal for brush strokes, full coverage, majolica techniques, layering, and fine detail work. It does not run or bleed during firing. SC-014 can be applied to wet clay, leather-hard, or bisque surfaces and develops a glossy finish without the need for a clear overglaze. It is AP Certified non-toxic, lead-free, and dinnerware safe, making it suitable for both functional ware and decorative ceramics.

Stroke & Coat® SC-014 Java Bean is a highly pigmented, viscous gloss glaze that can be used for both detailed design and opaque coverage. It is designed to stay in place without blending when layered, making it perfect for intricate artwork. The colors are intermixable, allowing for custom shades. Artists can thin the glaze with water to achieve a watercolor or wash effect. Since the liquid color closely matches the fired result, it’s easy to visualize the final appearance, drastic changes are unlikely. Brush-able, water soluble, and non-toxic.  

Stroke & Coat® works on wet or leatherhard clay and can be fired to cone 04, maintaining vibrant color with time savings. It’s ideal for classrooms, studios, and fine art use. It can be applied to earthenware or terracotta clay and bisque. One coat results in a translucent finish, while 2-3 coats build up to full opacity. Allow drying between coats. Stroke & Coat® naturally fires to a gloss finish, but clear glazes such as NTCLR Clear One Dipping or S-2101 Crystal Clear Brushing Glaze may be added for extra gloss or evenness. It is AP Certified Non-Toxic and dinnerware safe when used properly.

Color Reference: From left to right: Cone 06, Cone 6, and Cone 10 Reduction with clear glaze on top. 
Chips shown are fired flat on a white clay body fired to cone 6 oxidation and cone 10 reduction. The choice of clay body, the thickness of glaze application, the firing process, and temperature will affect the fired results.