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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modulus of elasticity

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

The term used to define the extent a material can be distorted under stress withot fracture.

bentonite

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

Clay formed from airborne volcanic ash. Finest particles of any clay, extremely plastic, shrinkage too high to be used alone. 2% to 3% added to clay will increase plasticity, added to glaze will ...

modulus of rupture

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

The term is used to define the strength of unfired clay body or the fired ceramic.

moisture expansion

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

The extent to which a porous ceramic expands when it absorbs moisture or water vapour.

biscuit

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

Pottery that has undergone its first firing. This gives the pottery sufficient strength to allow decoration and glazing.

mold-release compounds

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

In making plaster molds, compounds which are applied to all surfaces except damp clay, in order to prevent plaster from sticking. Liquid hand soap works great. Paint it on and let it dry before ...