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A low firing technique with rapid cooling, where pieces are removed from kiln while glowing hot. Creates unpredictable luster and colors.

Applying wax to parts of the pottery before glazing. Glaze resists waxed areas, allowing for design work.

Dipping pottery into a glaze bath. Provides an even coating and can create smooth, consistent finishes.

Adding salt at high kiln temperatures, which vaporizes to create a glaze. Classic technique, often resulting in an orange-peel texture.

Pouring glaze over the pottery, turning it to cover all surfaces. Creates dynamic and fluid patterns.

Intentional cracking effect of the glaze. Adds an antique look and texture but may weaken the glaze's protective quality.

Using brushes to apply glaze in coats. Allows for detailed work and can layer different glazes for unique effects.

Applying glaze with a spray gun or airbrush. Offers an even coat and works well for large pieces or complex shapes.

High firing glaze that grows crystals during cooling. Produces one-of-a-kind patterns resembling snowflakes or stars.

Scratching through a layer of glaze to reveal the clay body beneath. Creates contrasting textures and designs.

Glaze producing a non-shiny, matte finish. Subdues colors and provides a more natural, earthy look to pottery.

Produces a glossy, shiny finish that enhances colors and makes the surface of the pottery more reflective.

A type of glaze that is typically green in color due to its high iron content, often seen in East Asian ceramics.

A slip of clay used to coat pottery before glazing. Can be used for contrasting color designs beneath the glaze or on its own.