Thick pieces/Cracking

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How do I fire thickset ware?

Thick pieces/Cracking

When did cracking occur?
Often the crack itself can be examined to determine when it occurred. If the edges are sharp, then it probably occurred during cooling. If the edges are rounded or if the glaze has flowed into the crack, then it occurred during heating.

   

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