Open-source ceramic chemistry software

Open-source pottery software for glaze development

A free software workbench for ceramic artists who want control, privacy, and chemistry-aware records.

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Short answer

OpenGlaze is open-source pottery software focused on glaze development. It helps ceramicists manage recipes, calculate chemistry, document firings, and self-host their studio knowledge.

Why it matters

Pottery software often hides calculations, locks data behind accounts, or focuses on inventory rather than glaze chemistry.

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

Self-host OpenGlaze with Docker or run it locally.

Create recipes and experiments for your studio.

Use open code and open data formats to keep long-term control.

FAQ

Can studios use OpenGlaze?

Yes. Current collaboration is lightweight; enterprise-style auth remains experimental.

Can I modify it?

Yes. The MIT license allows modification and redistribution with attribution.