Glaze

Question 1

Pin Holes

Answer 1

Tiny holes in the final surface finish of a glaze or underglaze.

Question 2

Colors which generally only allow dark colors to show through.

Answer 2

Semi-Opaque (SO)

Question 3

Clear base colors which are free from cloudiness or distortion.

Answer 3

Transparent (T)

Question 4

Semi-Matte (SM)

Answer 4

A satin-like surface which has a slight sheen to it.

Question 5

Tiny holes in the final surface finish of a glaze or underglaze.

Answer 5

Pin Holes

Question 6

Glass-forming chemicals, usually with colorants added, that applied in liquid form to bisque ware and fired in a kiln, form a pleasing, usually glossy coating to the surface of the clay. It can be colored, opaque, translucent or matte.

Answer 6

Glaze

Question 7

Semi-Matte (SM)

Answer 7

A satin-like surface which has a slight sheen to it.

Question 8

Opaque (O)

Answer 8

Color which does not allow other colors to show through.

Question 9

A satin-like surface which has a slight sheen to it.

Answer 9

Semi-Matte (SM)

Question 10

Transparent (T)

Answer 10

Clear base colors which are free from cloudiness or distortion.

Question 11

Is a thin coat of color that will soak into the greenware or bisque ware.

Answer 11

Conditioning Coat (Glaze or Underglaze)

Question 12

Matte (M)

Answer 12

A soft finish with little or no shine.

Question 13

Conditioning Coat (Glaze or Underglaze)

Answer 13

Is a thin coat of color that will soak into the greenware or bisque ware.

Question 14

A soft finish with little or no shine.

Answer 14

Matte (M)

Question 15

Semi-Opaque (SO)

Answer 15

Colors which generally only allow dark colors to show through.

Question 16

Semi-Transparent (ST)

Answer 16

Slightly colored and/or speckled colors which allow most colors to show through with only slight distortions.

Question 17

Underglaze

Answer 17

A color which is usually applied to greenware and in most cases is covered with a glaze.

Question 18

Gloss (G)

Answer 18

A shiny, glass-like finish.

Question 19

Pin Holes

Answer 19

Tiny holes in the final surface finish of a glaze or underglaze.

Question 20

Semi-Transparent (ST)

Answer 20

Slightly colored and/or speckled colors which allow most colors to show through with only slight distortions.

Question 21

A shiny, glass-like finish.

Answer 21

Gloss (G)

Question 22

Color which does not allow other colors to show through.

Answer 22

Opaque (O)

Question 23

A color which is usually applied to greenware and in most cases is covered with a glaze.

Answer 23

Underglaze

Question 24

Semi-Opaque (SO)

Answer 24

Colors which generally only allow dark colors to show through.

Question 25

Glaze

Answer 25

Glass-forming chemicals, usually with colorants added, that applied in liquid form to bisque ware and fired in a kiln, form a pleasing, usually glossy coating to the surface of the clay. It can be colored, opaque, translucent or matte.

Question 26

Slightly colored and/or speckled colors which allow most colors to show through with only slight distortions.

Answer 26

Semi-Transparent (ST)