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Chromium Oxide (Cr2O3)

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Colorant that produces greens and pinks, depending on its form and the composition of the glaze.

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Barium Carbonate (BaCO3)

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Flux that can produce unique matte glazes at high temperatures, but with toxicity considerations when used in functional ware.

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Lead Oxide (PbO)

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A traditional and effective low-temperature flux but has fallen out of favor due to toxicity concerns.

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Copper Oxide (CuO)

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A major colorant in glazes, can produce greens in oxidation or reds in reduction.

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Rutile (TiO2 + Iron)

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Imparts a range of colors from tan to green in glazes, often producing streaking effects.

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Boron (B2O3)

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Acts as a flux in lower-temperature glazes, helps to reduce the melting temperature.

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Calcium Oxide (CaO)

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Acts as a strong flux in high-fire glazes, often sourced from materials like whiting or limestone.

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Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)

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Used to promote variegation and mottling in glazes and can also increase opacity.

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Nickel Oxide (NiO)

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Colorant that can produce earth tones, blues, grays, and yellows, depending on glaze composition and firing conditions.

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Dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2)

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Source of magnesium and calcium, used to promote matte glaze surfaces and improve fit.

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Cobalt Oxide (CoO)

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Strong colorant that can produce deep blues and, in small amounts, can work as a glaze flux.

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Manganese Dioxide (MnO2)

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Colorant ranging from purples and browns to black, depending on the amount and glaze chemistry.

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Sodium Oxide (Na2O)

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Common flux in both high- and low-fire glazes, which can increase the fluidity of the glaze.

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Tin Oxide (SnO2)

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Used mainly as an opacifier and can also assist in producing vibrant ceramic colors.

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Potassium Oxide (K2O)

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Functions similarly to Sodium Oxide as a flux but is less powerful and contributes to the hardness of the glaze.

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Alumina (Al2O3)

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Stabilizes the glaze, increasing its viscosity and preventing it from running off the ware during firing.

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Iron Oxide (Fe2O3)

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Colorant that can produce a range of colors from yellow to brown to green, depending on the glaze chemistry and firing conditions.

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Silica (SiO2)

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Main glass former in glazes, providing the glaze with its glass-like surface after firing.

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Zinc Oxide (ZnO)

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Acts as a flux in some high-fire glazes and can promote opacity and brilliance of colors.

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Whiting (CaCO3)

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Calcium source used to introduce CaO into glazes, acting as both a stiffener and a flux.

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