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The mug on the right was bisque fired and then glazed, the one on the left was glazed in the green (dry) state using our standard meet-two-colors-at-the-rim glazing method. This method lends itself well to single fire glazing. Notice the glaze did not go on as thick on the once-fired piece (extra attention is needed to make sure it gets on thick enough without cracking the piece). In addition, there are a few pinholes whereas the bisqued piece is flawless. Single firing ware requires extra attention to firing, climbing to a point just before the glaze begins to melt and soaking there to enable hydrates and carbon to escape.
| Troubles | Glaze Pinholes, Pitting Analyze the causes of ceramic glaze pinholing and pitting so your fix is dealing with the real issues, not a symptom. | 
| Glossary | Once fire glazing Refers to the practice of firing ceramics in one firing (rather than two) to produce a fully glazed product. This practice requires more technical expertise. | 
| Firing Schedules | Plainsman Electric Bisque Firing Schedule Three-step to 1832F | 
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