Open-source ceramic chemistry software

A practical open-source companion to DigitalFire learning

DigitalFire teaches glaze chemistry deeply. OpenGlaze gives potters a runnable workbench for calculations, tests, and studio records.

View OpenGlaze on GitHub Self-host with Docker

Short answer

OpenGlaze complements DigitalFire by turning glaze chemistry concepts into a self-hosted calculation workflow. It is a practical app for UMF, CTE, recipe optimization, and experiment tracking.

Why it matters

Learning glaze chemistry is easier when educational reference and live recipe calculations reinforce each other.

Private by default

The supported launch path is self-hosted SQLite with Docker volumes, so studio recipes stay under your control.

Computational, not magic

The optimizer uses chemistry calculations and ranked suggestions; kiln tests still confirm real-world results.

How OpenGlaze helps

Learn the chemistry concepts from trusted ceramic education sources.

Enter your own recipe into OpenGlaze.

Compare the calculated oxide roles, UMF, and CTE with what you expect from the lesson.

FAQ

Does OpenGlaze replace DigitalFire?

No. DigitalFire is an education/reference resource; OpenGlaze is a software workbench.

Is OpenGlaze open source?

Yes. It is MIT licensed and available on GitHub.