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slipware

slipware

7.7
Pottery decorated with liquid clay before firing
  • noun
  • /ˈslɪpˌwɛr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cerámica decorada con slip
  • At the museum, we learned how slipware is created by applying liquid clay to pottery before it is fired.
  • English slipware

Examples

  • The artist creates beautiful slipware pots.

  • I bought a unique piece of slipware at the market.

  • The artisan created beautiful slipware bowls with intricate patterns for the exhibition.

  • Many collectors value antique slipware for its unique decorative techniques.

  • She learned how to make slipware during her pottery class at the community center.

  • The artisan displayed exquisite slipware during the pottery exhibition, showcasing intricate designs and vibrant colors.

  • She collected various pieces of slipware, each one beautifully decorated with unique patterns and glazes.

Surface Forms

slipware singular
slipwares plural

Morphology

slipware = slip + ware (semi-transparent) = slip + ware

Composition is clear (slip + ware) but 'slip' as a pottery term is specialized and may be unknown to average learners.

Etymology

The word slipware comes from slip (a thin 'liquid clay' used like paint) and ware ('objects' or pottery), like in tableware. So slipware is pottery that gets its patterns by painting on 'slip' before the clay is baked.