It explains how clay pieces transform from greenware to bisque and then to glazed pottery through careful stacking and firing in a kiln. The potter must ensure proper arrangement and spacing of pieces ...

Leather-hard clay is not ready to go into the kiln because it still contains too much water. Firing clay that is not dry can cause it to explode, crack or break. Leather-hard clay is partially ...

The city of Longquan in the coastal Chinese province of Zhejian is known for its celadon pottery and the traditional firing technology that imparts its distinctive glaze. Compounded from violet-golden ...