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Ceramics

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

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convection currents

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upwards rise of warm air currents due to the transference of heat.

raw glazing

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See GREEN GLAZING.

cooling ramp

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The profile or schedule of temperature change in the cooling of a kiln. See FIRING RAMP.

re-crystallization

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

During initial cooling, the formation of microcrystalline or macrocrystalline structure in the glaze surface

copper oxide

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

 Used to produce green transparent colours in glaze. Under reducing fire can give bright red colours.

red-figure style

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

In ancient Greek ceramics, Classical stage of vase-painting, featuring figures in red against black background, with highlights painted in black and white.

cottles

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

Adjustable wooden forms used in casting plaster molds.

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