Forz®Glaze

By experimenting with a variety of ashes, Daria Biryukova continues her research project on ceramic glazes. She was inspired by traditional recipes from the Middle East and extended this knowledge with experiments on treated household waste provided by Renewi Mineralz. After long 4 years, in 2018, FORZ®Glaze received the patent, and products with it are now available on the market. FORZ®Glaze is adopted by such companies as Urban Nature Culture Amsterdam in 100% Circular tableware and by Dijkstra Friese Kleiwarenfabriek (NL) in architectural products.

Qualities

Studio Mixtura has been working with Mineralz B.V. since 2016. Mineralz is active in the recycling of mineral residues to secondary raw materials. The new raw materials are marketed under the brand name FORZ®. Daria Biryukova, together with Mineralz, has developed an application of FORZ® in the ceramic industry. This FORZ® application is marketed as FORZ® Glaze and can be used in both fine and coarse ceramic products. In this recipe, cleaned AEC bottom ash, among other ingredients, is used, making the total recipe consist of up to 60% with waste. This reduces the use of primary materials and makes products with FORZ®Glaze circular. Based on the wishes of the market, Daria can adapt the FORZ®Glaze recipe in order to create the right color and shine. The products with FORZ® Glaze are suitable for consumer purposes and meet the applicable environmental requirements.

FORZ®Glaze on architectural products such as tiles, brick slips, and glazed bricks is produced by Dijkstra Friese Kleiwarenfabriek (NL)