lusterware

A stone ware on whose surface are burnt metallic oxides of brilliant colors. It is made of a mixture of clay, flint, China-stone, and felspar, coated with a peculiar glaze on which is applied, by means of camel-hair brushes, a pigment prepared from metallic oxides, simulating the luster of various metals, . Platinum produces a luster like that of polished steel; gold and silver, those of the precious metals. Iron and copper lusters may also be produced. A beautifully-iridescent appearance is derived from chloride of silver in combination with other substances. The luster is brought out by the heat of the oven in the proce of baking.