Cross-section microstructure of typical samples in Xing kiln early wares. Credit: Lu Xiaoke In the process of firing ceramics, the appearance, structure and properties of ceramics are determined by ...

Clay often goes through two types of firing - bisque firing and glaze firing. Bisque-fired objects are called bisqueware or ‘biscuitware’. It is given this name because it is dry, brittle and porous ...

Clay often goes through two types of firing - bisque firing and glaze firing. Bisque-fired objects are called bisqueware or ‘biscuitware’. It is given this name because it is dry, brittle and porous ...

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Xin Zhaoguo, an inheritor of the Zibo-style coloured glaze ceramic craft, in the process of making a ceramic product (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Xin Zhaoguo felt a sense of nervous anticipation as he ...