Glossary of Terms - P

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  • Paddling

    Paddling

    Lightly beating clay to flatten or shape it.



  • Paper Resist

    Paper Resist

    Decorating technique where paper is used as a resist for colored slip or underglaze, and removed before firing.



  • Parts of a pot

    Parts of a pot

    parts of a pot



  • Peep Plug

    Peep Plug

    Ceramic plugs used in the witness holes of the kiln.



  • Porosity

    Porosity

    The ability of clay to absorb moisture or water.



  • Pulling the Walls

    Pulling the Walls

    When Wheel Throwing, bringing the sides of the pot up with your hands.



  • Pyrometric Cones

    Pyrometric Cones

    Ceramic materials formulated to measure heat work in the kiln.