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AKA Flint. The most common source of silica in clay bodies and glazes. Increases the thermal expansion in clays and decreases thermal expansion in ...

Feldspathic silica sands which can be used in place of grog in clay bodies to add texture and strength.

Sodium silicate is commonly used in ceramics as a deflocculant in slip preparation by neutralizing the charges of particles in the slip, allowing f...

Similar to calcium. Also used as barium carbonate substitute.

Important opacifier. Often used in glaze to affect acid resistance, color and texture.

A hydrated ferric oxide with manganese dioxide. It is used for brush decoration to produce a reddish-brown. Also can be added to clay bodies to ach...

Water Based Wax that can be tinted with food coloring and removed from bisque with rubbing alcohol. Clean up is a breeze using soap and warm water....

A weaker form of iron—high clay content.