Ceramic - Pottery Dictionary

by Susan Mussi

COATING - A product to paint kiln shelves.

ca: RECOBRIMENT – Barreja per pintar les plaques del forn.

es: RECUBRIMIENTO - Mezcla para pintar las placas del horno.

Coating In pottery is refractory, mixed with water to it to become a liquid. It is used to spray or paint a coating on kiln shelves and their insides. This makes them last longer and if glazes run it helps to stop it adhering to other objects.
Read more about: Bat wash – Paint to protect kiln shelves.