Oxide is a chemical compound added to the ceramic glaze to yield different properties during the firing temperature. The results appear on the surface of the glaze and other special effects including crackle glaze or crystallization.
Bencharong or the five-coloured ceramics might be mistaken as Thai traditional ceramics. There’s nothing wrong with this. However, the design is not limited to five colors. So…what is it actually??
There is a question asked Pottery Clay whether we can use eraser to erase black stain on ceramics. Actually, it is not recommended to use eraser with ceramics. There is a particular technique to remove stain on ceramics. Failing to do so might affect the beauty of the work.
First of all, place stilts in a triangular shape to make sure that the shelf is above the kiln for approximately 1 inch. This allows consistent air ventilation.
As previously mentioned, fabrication of ceramics doesn’t take just a few steps. What you have to pay great attention to because it demands understanding and accuracy is glaze firing.