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What is ash glazing made from?

Ash from burned plant matter.

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Why: Ash glazing uses ash from burning plant matter as the flux in the glaze.

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Ash glazing turns plant ash into shine.
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Answer: Ash from burned plant matter. Ash glazing uses ash from burning plant matter as the flux in the glaze.

  1. Pottery en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pottery
    Ash from the combustion of plant matter has been used as the flux component of glazes.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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