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GLOSSARY

Oxidation firing

Oxidation is the opposite of reduction and refers to a kiln atmosphere where enough oxygen are present to fully combust the fuel. To gain heat in a kiln the atmosphere must be one of oxidation. In an oxidizing kiln atmosphere (no smoke) metals present in body or glaze will turn into their oxidized states which is red (rust) for iron and green for copper, and so on.

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