Leadless glaze

Description

A British term for a Glaze with no more than 1% (by dry weight) of lead oxide. Leadless glazes are usually marked with an "L" in suppliers lists (Fournier 1996). They usually contain Boric oxide as a Flux. Leadless glazes can be soft.

Synonyms and Related Terms

vidrado sem chumbo (Port.)

Additional Information

R. Fournier, Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery, Chilton Book Co., Radnor, PA, 1996.

Authority

• Robert Fournier, Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery, Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA, 1992