Slip clay
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Description
A type of clay containing a high percentage of fluxing impurities. Slip clay melts at a relatively low temperature. It is used as a natural glaze. Slips can be red, green or brown in color.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Albany slip clay
Resources and Citations
- R.Fournier, Illustrated Dictionary of Practical PotteryChilton Books, Radnor, Pennsylvania, 1996.