Glossary of Terms - M
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Manganese Dioxide
Manganese Dioxide
Coloring oxide used for purples, golds, and browns.
Matte, Satin, and Gloss
Matte, Satin, and Gloss
Glazed surfaces can be described as matte, satin, or gloss. Matte surfaces are extremely dry, and might not be food safe. Gloss are shiny, and usually food-safe, depending on the glaze composition. Satin are in between gloss and matte.
Melting Point
Melting Point
The temperature at which glaze material becomes liquid and fluid in the kiln.
Mishima (Inlay)
Mishima (Inlay)
Mishima is a technique of inlaying slip, underglaze, or even clay into a ceramic piece. This technique allows for extremely fine, intricate design work with hard, sharp edges that can be difficult to reliably replicate in any other way. Most contemporary artist use Velvet Underglazes to create this Japanese technique.