Enamel Development and Application on the Pottery of Icoaraci

Abstract:

The development of technology for the application of enamels on pieces of red pottery, in the handicraft sector, is an alternative to improve the quality of the ceramic body forming a waterproof layer that serves as a protection when used for foods and also to add a decorative effect and increase commercial value. This work develops an enameling technique in the production conditions of the artisans in the village of Icoaraci-PA/Brazil. The characterization of raw materials was performed by X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, particle size analysis, Thermogravimetric and Differential Thermal Analysis. Steps for enamel preparation using commercial transparent frit and bottle glass, and the technique for applying the glaze and firing are presented. The results for the test pieces were very good with the application of transparent frit fired at 900 ° C for 3 hours.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 727-728)
• Pages: 681-685
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.727-728.681
• Online since: August 2012
• Authors: Andre Wilson da Cruz Reis, Marlice Cruz Martelli, Roberto Freitas Neves
• Keywords: Enamel, Handicraft, Pottery

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