Ceramics Technical Terms

Typical examples include teapots bowls mugs and vases.

Ceramics technical terms.

And 4 the business of the potter. Bat a flat disc made out of plaster wood or plastic which is affixed to the wheel head with clay or pins. Abrasives metal a material used to smooth machine or sometimes roughen another softer material. The technique was used at rye around the turn of the nineteenth century and they devised a mark known as the pin dust mark to distinguish pots made from clay with brass filings from those made with.

Additive ceramics the creation of sculpture through the process of adding and building material. Chris garcia discusses a ceramics residency in iceland. 1 the art and wares made by potters. Our glossary defines language used by tile suppliers designers and installers for ceramic marble granite floor glass tile and much more.

2 a ceramic material 3 a place where pottery wares are made. Acid washed a treatment applied to the face of a stone to achieve a texture. All fired ceramic wares or materials which when shaped contain a significant amount of clay. The term applied to the metal filings a by product in the manufacture of brass pins which were added to clay to produce a green finish.

61 3 8761 6344 a b n. Batch a mixture of weighed materials such as a batch of glaze or slip or a clay body. Bagwall the wall on the inside of a fuel burning kiln which deflects the flame from the wear. Bats are used to throw pieces on that would be difficult to lift off the wheel head.

A general term that refers to any ceramics piece that is not purely decorative and has some intended use. 30 456 822 810. The terms of this agreement supersede any and all purchase orders terms and conditions or other documents. Fire ice and clay.

Term often applied to all kiln posts but more correctly referring to specialized refractory furniture pieces equipped with ceramic or metallic points designed to support fully glazed wares during firing. The terms of this agreement shall be applicable to all transactions between superior technical ceramics seller and buyer unless subsequently amended by written agreement executed by buyer and seller. Tugrul emre feyzoglu describes the international exchange. Current issue 32.

61 3 8761 6322 fax. Walker ceramics australia 5 mclellan st bayswater vic australia 3153 ph. George j chechopoulos explains flameware clay body and glaze formulation. Exceptions are those used for technical structural or refractory applications.

Disc belt sandblaster and sandpaper properly called coated stock. Greek term meaning earthenware from which the word ceramics is derived.