Glazing Process

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Firing is

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Chemically hardening clay by heating it to extreme temperatures

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Glossy glaze has

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shine

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Why does glaze look different after it is FIRED?

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Glaze goes through a chemical change when fired

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If you can't find the color you want, you can mix two glazes together to create that color.

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True

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___________________ is a glassy layer on the surface of pottery.

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glaze

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How many layers/coats of glaze should be added to the bisqueware?

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3-4 coats

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What should you do if you lose count of your coats when glazing? If you're not sure if you put on 2 or three coats...

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Add another coat, because two is not enough and four isn't too many.

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Why should you wipe the bottom of your project clean with a sponge after glazing?

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Glaze on the bottom will fuse your project to the kiln shelf.

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Glaze the handle LAST because you'll use the handle to carry your mug during the glazing process.

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True

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In order to be safe to eat or drink from, glaze must be labeled "dinnerware safe."

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True