Mayco Glazes and Paints: The Gold Standard in Low-Fire Ceramic Finishes
At New Mexico Clay, we proudly offer Mayco glazes and underglazes, recognized as the most reliable and popular options in the low-fire ceramics world. As one of Mayco’s largest distributors in the U.S., we provide access to these exceptional products that promise vibrant, consistent results for your ceramic creations.
Mayco Glazes In general, glazes are applied to bisque, usually one color will be used to cover one entire piece. Fire to cone 06.
Underglazes are used when ever you paint something different colors, such as flowers painted on to a vase. Concepts are used on 04 bisque. Cover Coats are discontinued.
Duncan & Mayco Acrylic paints are used whenever a lot of detail is required on a piece of bisque, they are never fired.
Mayco Brushes Here are the tools you need to make beautiful works of art.
Overglazes, Lusters and Mother of Pearl. Metallic Overglazes for the brilliance of gold and luster of a rainbow.
Use a Duncan® or Mayco Clear Glaze to apply a dazzling, protective finish to ware. Duncan offers a wide range of clear dipping and brush-on formulas that are perfect for all of your needs! All Foodsafe and Non-Toxic Fire to Cone 06.
Since our founding in 1985, we’ve been on a journey of continuous evolution. Our mission is to create a welcoming place for our customers to shop, offer top-quality products, and deliver exceptional service. We’re also dedicated to fostering a great work environment for our team, ensuring that our business remains a fulfilling and enjoyable way to sustain our livelihoods. Every day, we strive to blend tradition with innovation, shaping the future of our community and our craft.
New Mexico Clay is a REAL store with REAL people, where our legacy spans over 38 years at the same location. We're not just a store—we’re a community of 22 dedicated individuals committed to serving you. Once a top distributor of Duncan ceramics in the USA, we've adapted and grown even after Duncan's closure. Today, NMCLAY is proud to produce millions of pounds of clay annually for potters, hobbyists, and giftware manufacturers alike.
Brant Palley, a native of Albuquerque, began working for the Kings in 1985. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts from UC Irvine and a Master of Fine Arts from Otis Art Institute and Parsons School of Design, along with five years of intensive retail experience in Atlantic City, NJ, Brant was well-prepared to take the reins. The Kings, recognizing his expertise and passion, entrusted the business to Brant, who acquired it from them in 1987. As a potter at heart, Brant is particularly passionate about the clay side of the business, which remains a central focus of New Mexico Clay to this day.