Majolica

Majolica is earthenware with a white tin glaze, decorated by applying colorants on the raw glazed surface. The high viscosity of the glaze restricts flow as the glaze melts, giving a glossy surface that maintains the line quality of the decoration.

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Tin-glaze earthenware began in the Middle East. This ceramic knowledge came to Spain as the Muslims conquered North Africa and moved into Europe. Italians imported the pottery from the Spanish island of Majorca, calling it majolica ware.

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Italian Majolica may be referred to by the city in which it was made. Two of the most important are Venice majolica and Urbino majolica.

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Earthenware: Earthenware is a ceramic made from potash, sand, feldspar and clay. It is one of the oldest materials used in pottery. Classically, most earthenware has a red coloring, due to the use of red clays. However, this is not always the case, and for the modern potter, white and buff colored earthenware ...

Glaze: Glaze is a thin shiny coating, or the act of applying the coating. Glaze also means to install glass windows....

Viscosity: :For the image-editing utility, see: Viscosity (software)...

Majolica related Images and Photos (experimental)

Majolica I

Majolica II