Ceramic - Pottery Dictionary

by Susan Mussi

MATURE

ca: MADUR

es: MADURO

Mature is when a person or product is fully developed. It is used when referring to the degree to which a clay or glaze has vitrified. A ‘mature’ stoneware or porcelain clay is normally one that is dense and strong, a ‘mature’ glaze flows well and restores imperfections to provide a good covering.