Brasquing

/ˈbræskɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The process of applying brasque (protective clay coating) to the interior of a furnace or crucible.

Etymology

Present participle of the verb 'brasque,' formed by adding '-ing' to create a gerund noun referring to the action of applying the brasque coating.

Kelly Says

Brasquing is one of those old craft skills that looks simple but requires serious expertise—apply too thick a coat and it cracks, too thin and it doesn't protect, and you have to know exactly when to rebrasque before the old coating fails.

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