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How do I fire my ware?

Bisque and gloss

There are two main stages in firing a clay object. The first stage, known as biscuit firing, converts clay into a permanent, porous material with the handling properties necessary for glaze application. The second stage, known as gloss firing, melts the glaze onto the pot.

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