Coyote Shino glazes are a distinctive family of ceramic glazes known for their rich, varied surfaces and expressive colour effects when fired at mid-range temperatures (cone 5–6). They’re designed to give pottery a classic, somewhat rustic aesthetic that highlights texture and glaze thickness.

What Shino Glazes Are

• Expressive mid-fire glazes: Shinos are formulated to produce beautiful colour variation and surface interest, especially over texture. Thin areas often fire to warmer, brown-breaking tones, while thicker areas can be lighter or more saturated.

• Versatile and reliable: Coyote Shino glazes are known for being relatively easy to apply and forgiving compared with some other glaze types — they tend not to run and work well for beginners and experienced potters alike.

• Blend well with other glazes: These glazes can be layered under or over other Coyote glazes for unique effects and combinations.

• Surface interest: Their colour and texture often respond strongly to how thickly they’re applied and to the clay body underneath, creating a more varied and lively finish than a uniform gloss alone.

Typical Appearance & Effects

• Warm tones & variation: Many Shino glazes produce warm browns, oranges, creams, or soft hues, often with depth and subtle breaks where thinner and thicker areas meet.

• Texture enhancement: They are especially beautiful over textured surfaces, where the glaze accentuates the clay’s form and details.

• Unique combinations: When layered with other glazes the effects can be quite distinctive and creative, giving students a chance to experiment with surface design.