Fine clay which, when mixed with water, results in a fluid with a creamlike consistency, used in casting, glazing, decorating, and repairing ceramic wares; in its natural state, it contains sufficient flux to be used for glazing and decorating without the need of additives. For ceramic glaze with a high content of slip, use "slip glaze."
Broader Terms
<clay by composition or origin> (28)
Related Terms
slip glaze (5)
Used for
clay, slip; ingobbio; slip clay
Alternative Terms slips
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