With regard to the role that each component plays:Quartz acts as a filler material. Clay facilitates the forming operation since, when mixed with water, the mass may be made to become either hydroplastic or form a slip. Also, since clays melt over a range of temperatures, the
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shape of the piece being fired will be maintained.
The flux facilitates the formation of a glass having a relatively low melting temperature
