CERAMICS 1 UNIT 6 VOCAB

Front

Thin clay layer for decorating bisque pots, may be glazed.

Back

ENGOBE

Front

Fine, liquid clay applied to a vessel's surface before firing, filling pores and providing uniform color.

Back

SLIP

Front

Surface designs cut into clay with contrasting slip inlay. Can use wax resist or sanded slip.

Back

INCISED

Front

Italian for "scratched through"

Back

SGRAFFITO

Front

Coating applied to ceramics before firing, forming a glass-like surface. Can be colored, opaque, translucent, or matte.

Back

GLAZE

Front

Liquid clay slip with coloring oxides for ceramic designs, leaves a matte finish.

Back

UNDERGLAZES

Front

Dull-surfaced, lusterless, nonshiny glazes.

Back

MATTE GLAZE

Front

Decorative cracks in glaze highlighted by coloring material.

Back

CRACKLE GLAZE

Front

Glaze is removed from the bottom of a piece before firing, making stilting unnecessary.

Back

DRY FOOTING

Front

Fine network of small cracks in glazes, often stained with tea by the Japanese.

Back

CRAZING