Satin Matte

18 glazes / Amaco

Satin Matte is Amaco's solid color line. Eighteen colors with a soft, low sheen surface rather than a gloss.

Sixteen of the eighteen intermix, so they work as a starting palette rather than a fixed set. Red and Orange are built on a different base and stay on their own.

Cone 5/6Bisque to Cone 042 studio favorites

Satin Matte by the numbers

18glazes on our shelves
18at Purple Level
14good on texture
2studio favorites

Friendly studio tip for this glaze family

This is the line for when the pot is the point.

A reactive glaze pulls the eye to the surface. A satin matte does the opposite: it stays quiet and lets a good form do the talking. If you have thrown something you are proud of, this is the shelf to visit.

Brush it evenly. A satin matte has nowhere to hide a thin patch.

Every Satin Matte glaze we have in house

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18 to choose from

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Amaco Satin Matte Black glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte Black at The Clay Hole
Black

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #1

A solid, opaque black with a low satin sheen instead of a gloss. Amaco calls it a buttery black with a classic art deco look, and it sits at the dark end of a line built for even, quiet color.

Amaco Satin Matte Blue Green glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte Blue Green at The Clay Hole
Blue Green

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #10

Good on texture

Satin Matte Blue Green is an opaque, buttery deep teal glaze that accentuates textured ware and boasts a classic art deco appearance.

Amaco Satin Matte Cayenne glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte Cayenne at The Clay Hole
Cayenne

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #14

Good on texture

SM-53 Cayenne is a spicy and warm red satin glaze with an earthy undertone.

Amaco Satin Matte Chartreuse glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte Chartreuse at The Clay Hole
Chartreuse

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #12

Good on texture

Satin Matte Chartreuse is an opaque, buttery pea-green glaze that accentuates textured ware and boasts a classic art deco appearance.

Amaco Satin Matte Clear Satin glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte Clear Satin at The Clay Hole
Clear Satin

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #2

Clear Satin is a smooth, buttery zinc-free clear glaze that accentuates textured ware and boasts a classic art deco appearance.

Amaco Satin Matte Dark Blue glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte Dark Blue at The Clay Hole
Dark Blue

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #5

Good on texture

Satin Matte Dark Blue is an opaque, buttery cobalt glaze that accentuates textured ware and boasts a classic art deco appearance.

Amaco Satin Matte Goldenrod glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte Goldenrod at The Clay Hole
Goldenrod

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #13

Good on texture

SM-60 Goldenrod is a rich, deep yellow matte glaze like a summer flower.

Amaco Satin Matte Light Blue glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte Light Blue at The Clay Hole
Light Blue

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #4

Good on texture

A pale blue that Amaco describes as a buttery robin's egg. It is the lightest blue in the line and sits closer to a soft chalky color than to a bright one.

Amaco Satin Matte Marble glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte Marble at The Clay Hole
Marble

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #16

Good on texture Studio favorite

SM-3 Marble is a pale gray satin glaze, just a whisper of color like the polished marble it's inspired by.  Glaze fire to Cone 5-6.

Amaco Satin Matte Mint glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte Mint at The Clay Hole
Mint

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #11

Good on texture

An opaque light green. Amaco calls it buttery, and it lands on the yellow side of mint rather than the blue side.

Amaco Satin Matte Moss glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte Moss at The Clay Hole
Moss

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #15

Good on texture

SM-46 Moss is a deep forest green,  matte glaze with a hint of olive in the final color.

Amaco Satin Matte Orange glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte Orange at The Clay Hole
Orange

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #9

Good on texture

An opaque orange with the same soft satin surface as the rest of the line. Amaco describes it as buttery with a classic art deco appearance.

Amaco Satin Matte Red glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte Red at The Clay Hole
Red

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #7

An opaque scarlet in Amaco's words, with the soft satin surface the line is built around. It is the brightest red of the two reds we carry in this family, with Cayenne sitting closer to terracotta.

Amaco Satin Matte Seafoam glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte Seafoam at The Clay Hole
Seafoam

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #17

Good on texture

SM-24 Seafoam embodies the serene beauty of the ocean, bringing a sense of calm and sophistication to any pottery creation.

Amaco Satin Matte Stone glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte Stone at The Clay Hole
Stone

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #18

Good on texture Studio favorite

SM-2 Stone is a  dark taupe satin glaze, smooth as a weathered rock.  Glaze fire to Cone 5-6.

Amaco Satin Matte Teal glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte Teal at The Clay Hole
Teal

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #6

Good on texture

Satin Matte Teal is an opaque, buttery blue-green glaze that accentuates textured ware and boasts a classic art deco appearance.

Amaco Satin Matte White glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte White at The Clay Hole
White

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #3

An opaque white with a soft satin surface. Amaco describes it as buttery with a classic art deco appearance. It reads warm rather than stark, and on a speckled clay body the specks come through.

Amaco Satin Matte Yellow glaze test tile, fired at The Clay HoleA pot fired in Amaco Satin Matte Yellow at The Clay Hole
Yellow

AmacoSatin Matte

🟪 Purple Level

Tile #8

Good on texture

Satin Matte Yellow is an opaque, buttery gold glaze that accentuates textured ware and boasts a classic art deco appearance.

Pots decorated with Amaco Satin Matte glazes at The Clay Hole pottery studio

How the Satin Matte line works

Eighteen colors, rated by Amaco for cone 5 and cone 6 over cone 04 bisque.

This is the line to reach for when the form is the point and you want a quiet, even surface that does not compete with it.

Coats

Apply to cone 04 bisque and fire to cone 5 or cone 6. Amaco asks for three even coats.

A satin matte wants an even coat. Unlike a reactive glaze, thin patches here read as thin patches rather than as an effect.

Layering

Intermixable across the line except Red and Orange. Amaco says those two sit on a different base and do not mix with the rest.

Black shades any color down and White tints it up, which is what makes the eighteen behave like a palette.

Amaco also lists Satin Matte among the glazes its Phase line layers well over, and we carry all four Phase glazes.

Food and safety

Amaco rates the Satin Matte line for functional ware at cone 5 and cone 6.

Anyone producing tableware for sale should test their own finished ware on their own clay and firing schedule.

Clays that suit Satin Matte

These are solid colors, so the clay underneath matters less here than in most of our lines.

Rated forCone 5 and cone 6 over cone 04 bisque, on every body we stock.
Any body worksBecause the color is opaque, #16 Porcelain and Berlin Gray will give you much closer results than they would with a transparent glaze.
Buff bodies52 Buff and Speckled Buff can still push iron speckle up through a thinner coat, which some people want and some do not.
On textureA satin surface is forgiving on a smooth pot, where a gloss would show every ripple.
Worth knowingAn even coat matters more with this line than with a reactive one. Thin spots read as mistakes rather than as variation.
Blocks of clay in the studio at The Clay Hole The complete guide to clay bodies What each body is made of and how it behaves under a glaze. The clay bodies we stock at The Clay Hole The clays we carry Every body on our shelf, with bag sizes and prices.

Common questions about Satin Matte

How many Amaco Satin Matte glazes does The Clay Hole carry?

Eighteen, and every one has its own page here with test tile and fired pot photos.

What cone do Amaco Satin Matte glazes fire to?

Cone 5 to cone 6 over bisque fired to cone 04.

Are Amaco Satin Matte glazes food safe?

Amaco rates the line for functional ware at cone 5 and cone 6. Anyone producing tableware should test their own finished ware.

Can I mix Amaco Satin Matte colors?

Yes, the line is intermixable, so the eighteen colors are really a starting palette.

What is the difference between satin matte and matte?

A satin matte carries a soft low sheen rather than being fully flat. It reads quieter than a gloss without going chalky.

Which membership level covers Amaco Satin Matte?

All eighteen are Purple Level.

From The Clay Hole University

More info about Satin Matte below, but first... Everything we teach about glazing, written down and taught properly. These are the glaze lessons, and they are a small corner of a library that runs from centering your first pot to selling your work.

Glaze Brushing Techniques, Coat by Coat GuideGlaze Brushing Techniques, Coat by Coat Glazing Big and Intricate Pottery Faster GuideGlazing Big and Intricate Pottery Faster Getting the Most Out of the Mega Glaze Tool GuideGetting the Most Out of the Mega Glaze Tool Making, Logging and Dialing in Test Tiles GuideMaking, Logging and Dialing in Test Tiles Glaze Problems, Causes and Fixes GuideGlaze Problems, Causes and Fixes Glazing on the Wheel for Even Coats and Clean Bands GuideGlazing on the Wheel for Even Coats and Clean Bands Bubble Glaze with Dish Soap GuideBubble Glaze with Dish Soap Mixing Your Own Glazes: What It Actually Involves GuideMixing Your Own Glazes: What It Actually Involves Making a Glaze Catcher GuideMaking a Glaze Catcher Oxide and Carbonate Washes GuideOxide and Carbonate Washes When to Use Celadon Glazes GuideWhen to Use Celadon Glazes How to Use Dipping Glazes GuideHow to Use Dipping Glazes How to Use Underglaze: Techniques, Rules and Firing UnderglazeHow to Use Underglaze: Techniques, Rules and Firing Mishima: How to Inlay Slip and Underglaze into Carved Lines UnderglazeMishima: How to Inlay Slip and Underglaze into Carved Lines Wipe-Away Texture: Underglaze and Oxide Washes on Bisque UnderglazeWipe-Away Texture: Underglaze and Oxide Washes on Bisque
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Browse every glaze and underglaze we carryAll Amaco glazesFind one on our shelves
Test tile pots lined up on the glaze shelves at The Clay Hole

The Satin Matte test tile pot

Every glaze family on our shelves has its own test tile pot, and it is the fastest way to decide what to put on a piece. It is a fired pot wearing the whole family, one numbered tile per glaze, on a surface built to show you what that glaze actually does rather than just what color it is.

Look for Amaco Satin Matte written on the rim. Each glaze on this page carries its tile number, and the numbers run around the pot.

One trick worth knowing

Some glazes tell you loudly that they run. Others hide it. Look at how the brushed lines fired: crisp edges mean a stable glaze, and edges that went soft and fluid mean it moved, and it will move on your pot too.

About these images and what your pot will actually look like

We have done our best to represent every glaze here accurately, and you should still expect your pot to look different from what is on this screen.

Our glaze tile images are digitally created. They are built to show the character of a glaze, not to be a color match.

A screen is not a printout, a printout is not a test tile, and a test tile is not a finished pot. Each step in that chain shifts what a glaze looks like, sometimes a lot.

On top of that, the pottery itself changes the result: the clay body, how thick the glaze went on, whether it was brushed, dipped or sprayed, what was layered under or over it, where the piece sat in the kiln, how hot that spot ran, how fast it cooled, what was fired next to it, and how much texture the surface had. Two pots glazed from the same jar on the same day can come out different.

Treat every image here as a starting point, and treat a test tile fired on your own clay as the real answer.

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