Ceramic Dictionary

by Susan Mussi

TONGS

ca: PINCES

es: PINZAS

Tongs: are metal instruments used for picking up fired pieces out of the kiln that are still hot they are also used to hold plates, pots, lids and other objects when dipping them into a glaze-base or color.
Raku tongs are specially made to be stronger, longer and more resistant to heat. Read more about: Raku tongs