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Researching bioglazes

Researching bioglazes

Bisque firing is usually done at about 945 degrees Celsius after the ware has sintered, but is still porous and not yet vitrified. This allows wet, raw glazes to adhere to the pottery without it disintegrating.

There are many commercial glazes, we are researching glazes that are based on materials that are non-toxic and locally available. And what a glaze does with different surfaces.