glasuuritud
Glasuuritud is an Estonian term used to describe ceramics or pottery that has been coated with glaze and fired, yielding a glass-like, vitreous surface. The glaze is a silicate-based coating containing fluxes and colorants that, when heated to high temperatures, melts and fuses with the ceramic body.
The process typically begins with a solid ceramic body that is bisque-fired to a stable state. The
Glazes vary in appearance and function. Transparent glazes let the body color show through; opaque glazes obscure
Glazing has ancient origins in many cultures; glaze chemistry and techniques developed in Mesopotamia and China,
Safety and sustainability considerations include the shift toward non-toxic glaze formulations in modern practice. Lead-containing glazes