How To Mix Glazes For Pottery
Glaze is, by definition, “a vitreous substance fused on to the surface of pottery to form an impervious decorative coating.” Mixing pottery glazes takes knowledge: Knowledge of the components themselves, and knowledge about how best to put them together. Silica: The material that forms the glass Alumina: A refractory and stiffener that allows the glass to stick to vertical and even overhanging surfaces while it is molten; it is what makes glass into the glaze....