Glossary of Terms - R
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Red Iron Oxide
Red Iron Oxide
Coloring Oxide used for a variety of colors. By itself it gives a strong dark red-brown.
Refractory
Refractory
Ceramic materials which have very high melting points and are resistant to heat, even after being fired many times. Kiln bricks and furniture are refractory materials.
Rib
Rib
Wide tool used for smoothing, texturing, or shaping clay.
Ribbing the outside
Ribbing the outside
When throwing on a wheel, using a rib tool on the outside of a pot to refine the shape.
Rutile
Rutile
Rutile is an oxide used for coloring glazes and for washes. As a wash it gives warm yellows. Rutile is made up of both iron and titanium.