Ceramics

Ceramics

Of or pertaining to the art or technique of making objects of ceramic such as porcelain, earthenware or tile.

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Burnish

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

To smooth the surface of a pot or precious metal decration to give a polished or shiny effect.

Oxidation

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

Any chemical reaction in which atoms or molecules combine with oxygen atoms. The combustion of fuel is an oxidation reaction.

The ancient rubbing process of burnishing polishes the outside skin of a clay pot while greatly reducing its porosity. This finishing is done by hand, using a stone or a metal piece which is usually ...

Oxidation firing

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

Any kiln atmosphere with an abundance of oxygen to combust the fuel and oxidise the ceramic materials. Includes all electric firings, and any gas firing with adequate air to insure complete ...

Noborigama

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

Translates "step-climbing kiln" - Traditional Japanese multi-chamber downdraft/crossdraft climbing kiln, with initial firebox at bottom, and secondary fireboxes in each chamber. As kiln is fired, ...