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Reference —  Sieve
A utensil of wire mesh (usually brass to resist rust) used to strain liquids or powdered materials.

For brass mesh types, the recommended meshes are:

  • Slip: 40–60 mesh
  • Glaze: 50–100 mesh
  • Underglaze: 80 mesh
  • Engobe: 50–80 mesh
  • Powdered materials: 30–80 mesh

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