Glazes

Question 1

Glass formin chemicals, usually with colorants added, that applied in liquid form to bisque ware and fired in a kiln. Glossy coating to clay.

Answer 1

Glaze

Question 2

A shiny, glass like finish.

Answer 2

Gloss

Question 3

Coating applied to the top of the kiln shelves to protect them from glaze drips.

Answer 3

Kiln wash

Question 4

A soft finish with little or no shine.

Answer 4

Matte

Question 5

Color which doesn’t allow other colors to show through.

Answer 5

Opaque

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Semi-Matte

Question 7

Colors that generally allow only dark colors to show through.

Answer 7

Semi-Opaque

Question 8

Slightly colored/or speckled color which allow most colors to show through.

Answer 8

Semi-Transparent

Question 9

Clear base which doesn’t have cloudiness or distortion.

Answer 9

Transparent

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Underglaze

Question 11

Thin coat of glaze that will soak into the greenware.

Answer 11

Conditioning Coat