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技法
cold work
Japanese: コールドワーク
A general term for finishing processes—such as polishing, cutting, and bonding—that are performed after firing and do not involve the use of heat.
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"Cold work" is a general term for the processes used to finish glass after firing—such as polishing, cutting, and bonding—without the use of heat.
This includes processes such as trimming edges, polishing surfaces, and drilling holes.
This entry is written in Japanese by Rei Chikaoka and translated for readers outside Japan. If something reads oddly, the original is the source of truth.