Why Glaze?

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What is a glaze?

Why Glaze?

Why should we glaze our pots? Historically, most pottery was glazed to increase its function. Glazing provides a hard, water tight, scratch resistant, and sanitary surface. In addition, a properly formulated glaze also strengthens a piece of ware. Glazing gives us more control over the aesthetics of our pieces. We can decide color, surface, and any decorative elements we want to add to our work. Finally, keep in mind that we don't have to glaze our pots. Raw clay can be quite beautiful, and it can be decorated in many ways that don't require glaze.

   

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