Weighing components (quartz, kaolin, etc.) to mix a ceramic glaze

Weighing components (quartz, kaolin, etc.) to mix a ceramic glaze

Pottery is an ancient art form that encompasses both functional and decorative objects. Shaping and firing them is a science in itself. A key component of pottery is the application of glazes. These materials not only add color and luster but also improve the durability and usability of the finished product. Glazes help make ceramics waterproof and easy to clean. Glazes come in a wide variety of shapes: transparent, opaque, rough and glossy, solid colors, and others with color effects. The components of a glaze, such as quartz, feldspar, and kaolin, are precisely weighed using a precision scale. The mixture must be just right for the ceramic product to look exactly as the artist intended and to be repeatable.

Components of a ceramic glaze, such as quartz, feldspar, and kaolin, are weighed very precisely using a precision scale. The mixture must be just right so that the ceramic product looks exactly as the artist intended and is repeatable.