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SALT GLAZE [1 record]

Record 1 1996-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clay and Clay Products (Ceramics)
  • Stoneware
DEF

A glaze, used on stoneware, produced by throwing ordinary salt into the kiln during firing.

OBS

The reaction of the clay and the vaporized salt results in a slightly pebbled surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terres et glaçures (Ind. de la céramique)
  • Grès
DEF

Vernis obtenu par la décomposition du sel introduit dans le four en fin de cuisson (à haute température).

OBS

Le dépôt qui en résulte, combiné avec la pâte en fusion sur laquelle il se dépose, fournit une couche brillante et résistante.

Spanish

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