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Kaolin

From the Chinese ‘Kao-Lin’, meaning a high ridge. This is where white clay was first discovered.

Kiln

Pottery oven or furnace in which ceramic products are fired. May be fired by wood, coal, sawdust, electricity or gas.

Kiln Furniture

General term used to describe refractory pieces used to separate and support pottery during firing.

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