Glaze Flashcards
Glaze
Glass-forming chemicals, usually with colorant added, that applied in liquid form to bisque ware and fired in a kiln, form a pleasing glossy coating to the surface of the clay. Glaze can be colored, opaque, translucent or matte.
China
A term which usually refers to the bone china of England, but also is associate with vitreous white wares and porcelain.
Conditioning Coat
Is a thin coat of color that will soak into the greenware or bisque ware.
Gloss
A shiny, glass-like finish.
Matte
A soft finish with little or no shine
Opaque
Color which does not allow other colors to show through.
Pin Holes
Tiny holes in the final surface finish of a glaze or Underglaze
Semi-Matte
A satin-like surface which has a slight sheen to it.
Semi-Opaque
Colors which generally allow only dark colors to show through.
Semi-Transparent
Slightly colored and/or speckled colored which allow most colors to show through with only slight distortions.
Transparent
Clear base colors which are free from cloudiness or distortion.
Under glaze
A color which is usually applied to greenware and in most cases is covered with a glaze.
