Ceramics Dictionary Terms

We have collected this list of pottery terms and abbreviations used by ceramic artists in most areas of the world.

Ceramics dictionary terms.

Ceramic pottery dictionary. Ceramics definition the art or technology of making objects of clay and similar materials treated by firing. Any errors are mine. Ceramics terms glossary begun largely using the complete guide to high fire glazes.

Bat a flat disc made out of plaster wood or plastic which is affixed to the wheel head with clay or pins. Bagwall the wall on the inside of a fuel burning kiln which deflects the flame from the wear. Ceramics synonyms ceramics pronunciation ceramics translation english dictionary definition of ceramics. Glazing firing at cone 10 a lark ceramics book by john britt and clay and glazes for the potter by daniel rhodes and robin hopper.

Ceramic definition is of or relating to the manufacture of any product such as earthenware porcelain or brick made essentially from a nonmetallic mineral such as clay by firing at a high temperature. If you see something inaccurate please let me know. Bats are used to throw pieces on that would be difficult to lift off the wheel head. Supports often in the shape of a tripod used to maintain the shape and separate pieces of ceramic during the.

Each culture has established terms which define materials processes tools ingredients and production techniques. Clay that has been shaped and. Batch a mixture of weighed materials such as a batch of glaze or slip or a clay body. Made from clay that has been shaped and then baked until hard.

Kiln a furnace for the firing of ceramics. In english catalan and spanish with illustrations the international language. Dictionary about majolic ceramic by susan mussi. Stacks or chimneys come in varying heights from 3 4 to 8 to 10.

Any of various hard brittle heat resistant and corrosion resistant materials made by shaping and then firing a nonmetallic mineral such as clay at. Of or relating to such a product.