underglaze

[ uhn-der-gleyz ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

(of a color or decoration) applied to a piece before the piece is glazed. glazed.

underglaze

/ ˈʌndəˌɡleɪz /

First recorded in 1875–80; under- + glaze

The underglaze pigment is thinly painted upon the fired "biscuit," or unglazed ware.

The outline of the design is often incised and the underglaze color, settling into these channels, helps to accentuate the design.

Sage-green and cobalt-blue underglaze colors are frequently used in Newcomb designs with harmonious results.

Metallic oxides are used to stain or color clear glazes, while underglaze colors are ordinarily used for matts.

It is possible to use oxides as well as underglaze colors for staining matt glazes.

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