Embossment is a raised design on a clay piece. A Ferrule is the metal band of a brush just below the bristles. Firing is the process of maturing ceramic products by varying degrees of heat. Firing usually takes place in a kiln. Flash is the undesirable transference of a soft glossy sheen onto unglazed ware when high-fired glazed and unglazed ware are fired together.
Flashing refers to shiny edges on ware, often produced by overfiring.
Flow is the term used when referring to the running or moving qualities of a glaze. Flowing Coat is the term used to describe applying color with a well-loaded brush. The Foot refers to the bottom of ceramic item. Glaze is a fired finish consisting of a prepared mixture of frit that produces a glass-like surface when fired. Glaze Brush is a brush with long full hairs for the application of glazes and underglazes.