Glazing is functionally important for porous earthenware vessels, which would otherwise be unsuitable for holding liquids. Glaze is also used on functional and decorative stoneware and porcelain to achieve surface characteristics necessary to specific food uses. But glazes are obviously more than just functional: the variety of surface finishes, degrees of gloss and matte, variegation and finished color, are key to the aesthetic quality of the product. Glazes may also enhance an underlying design or texture, ranging from the "natural" texture of the clay to an inscribed, carved or painted design.

With a dedicated glaze R&D department, Gaya Ceramic and Design pushes research on colours and surfaces to its limits. Having created tens of thousands of unique glaze samples, we understand that colours and surface feelings must exactly match our client’s aesthetic vision; so in our laboratory we create exclusive colour palettes for our customers. Starting from Pantone's suggestions we can provide line blends of colour options to find a perfect glaze effect, always lead-free with precise mechanical strength and surface characteristics necessary to sustain the ceramic’s operational use.