Glaze firing

After applying glaze, your piece is fired a second time. This is called the glaze firing or glaze kiln. For stoneware, this involves a firing of 1,200 to 1,400°C. The glazed clay has acquired a glass-like appearance and is waterproof. When you tap a piece, you hear a high-pitched sound.

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