Glaze

Name:
Glaze
Detailed information:
A mixture similar to porcelain enamel, applied to a ceramic substrate. It may refer to (1) a vitreous coating on pottery or enamelware; (2) the mixed dry powders of the batch to be used for the coating; or (3) a water suspension of these materials (wet glaze). Glazes must be low in sodium and are usually mixtures of silicates and flint, lead compounds, boric acid, calcium carbonate, etc.See Frit; Porcelain Enamel.