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joesmith1212

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Describe the three primary categories of ceramics (clay bodies)?
 
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Describe the process and results of glazing a ceramic object.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: These are earthenware, made of porous clay and fired at low temperatures and glazed; stoneware, fired at high temperatures and impermeable to water, used as dinnerware today; and porcelain, made with a smooth-textured clay fired at the highest temperatures to become extremely glossy and virtually translucent.

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Answer: After a first firing, the object will be painted with a glaze composed of powdered minerals suspended in water. After a second firing, the minerals dissolve and fuse into a coating that bonds to the clay and gives the object a glassy appearance. The glazing can also be used to produce colors.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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