***Please note**** Lithium prices have skyrocketed due to so many technology items in our society that use lithium ion batteries. It is in high demand which means it's cost is just going to keep going up. We're very sorry but it's out of our control.
Lithium Carbonate is the best source of lithium oxide for glazes. It is slightly soluble. It is unusual to see more than 5% lithium carbonate in glaze. Because of the low expansion of Li2O, high lithium glazes tend to shiver.