Ceramics Technical Terms

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Ceramics technical terms.

Abrasives are used to scrape away the irregularities in a surface. A discussion of flameware. The term applied to the metal filings a by product in the manufacture of brass pins which were added to clay to produce a green finish. Chris garcia discusses a ceramics residency in iceland.

Abrasives metal a material used to smooth machine or sometimes roughen another softer material. Our glossary defines language used by tile suppliers designers and installers for ceramic marble granite floor glass tile and much more. 61 3 8761 6322 fax. Greek term meaning earthenware from which the word ceramics is derived.

Typical examples include teapots bowls mugs and vases. Fire ice and clay. George j chechopoulos explains flameware clay body and glaze formulation. Additive ceramics the creation of sculpture through the process of adding and building material.

Some seemingly functional pieces may actually be decorative only because of how they are made or because of the type of claybody or glazes used. Exceptions are those used for technical structural or refractory applications. A general term that refers to any ceramics piece that is not purely decorative and has some intended use. The terms of this agreement shall be applicable to all transactions between superior technical ceramics seller and buyer unless subsequently amended by written agreement executed by buyer and seller.

And 4 the business of the potter. Disc belt sandblaster and sandpaper properly called coated stock. 1 the art and wares made by potters. All fired ceramic wares or materials which when shaped contain a significant amount of clay.

The technique was used at rye around the turn of the nineteenth century and they devised a mark known as the pin dust mark to distinguish pots made from clay with brass filings from those made with. 2 a ceramic material 3 a place where pottery wares are made. Term often applied to all kiln posts but more correctly referring to specialized refractory furniture pieces equipped with ceramic or metallic points designed to support fully glazed wares during firing. Batch a mixture of weighed materials such as a batch of glaze or slip or a clay body.

Bagwall the wall on the inside of a fuel burning kiln which deflects the flame from the wear. Tugrul emre feyzoglu describes the international exchange. Bats are used to throw pieces on that would be difficult to lift off the wheel head. 30 456 822 810.

61 3 8761 6344 a b n. Bat a flat disc made out of plaster wood or plastic which is affixed to the wheel head with clay or pins.