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    Ceramic glaze - Wikipedia

    • Ceramic glaze, or simply glaze, is a glassy coating on ceramics. It is used for decoration, to ensure the item is impermeable to liquids and to minimize the adherence of pollutants. Glazing renders earthenware impermeable to water, sealing the inherent porosity of earthenware. It also gives a tougher surface. Glaze is also used on stoneware and porcelain. I… See more

    History

    Historically, glazing of ceramics developed rather slowly, as appropriate materials needed to be discovered, and also firing technology able to reliably reach the necessary temperatures was needed. Glazes firs… See more

    Composition

    Glazes need to include a ceramic flux which functions by promoting partial liquefaction in the clay bodies and the other glaze materials. Fluxes lower the high melting point of the glass forms silica, and sometimes … See more

    Process

    Most commonly, glazes in aqueous suspension of various powdered minerals and metal oxides are applied by dipping pieces directly into the glaze. Other techniques include pouring the glaze over the piece, s… See more

    How is ceramic glaze made?
    Ceramic glaze is made from a mixture of materials including silica, alumina, and fluxes. These materials are melted together in a kiln at temperatures between 2200°F and 3000°F. Once the materials have melted, they are poured into molds or applied to the surface of ceramics. After the glaze has cooled, it becomes hard and glossy.
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