Selenium glaze refers to the process of adding the nutrient selenium to the firing process and typically results in a dark red colour with mottled, distinct deep patterning.Luster glaze, on the other hand, is a glaze that is technically applied after firing, so the ceramic ends up with interesting sheens and colourations that glint in different light, such as tonal metallics and pearl.Whether matte, opaque, or translucent, itвЂ™s often the case that these pieces behave predictably during firing and block colour ceramics are the outcome. Standard simple glazes are considered to be those that are a complete all round covering of the ceramic piece in question.To understand why somebody might opt for a reactive glaze dinner set itвЂ™s perhaps important to understand the alternatives: ItвЂ™s these unique qualities that have caused reactive glaze dinnerware to become a growing trend in tableware and for stoneware home accessories. Whether due to oxidisation or chemical reaction during the process, the finish is notable for its completely spontaneous visual outcome and organic aesthetics. Therefore, no two pieces of reactive glaze dinnerware are identical.

This means that because of the higher heat boiling process, it cannot be predicted how the finish will end up looking. Simply put, reactive glaze is a broad term for the unique finishes resulting from a non-formulaic firing in the kiln.

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