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Bisque refers to any pottery that has been fired in a kiln without a ceramic glaze. This can be a final product such as porcelain or unglazed earthenware or, most commonly, an intermediate stage in a glazed final product.

The porous nature of (fired) bisque earthenware means that it readily absorbs water, while vitreous wares such as porcelain, bone china and most stoneware are non-porous even without glazing. The temperature of bisque firing is today usually at least 1000°C, although higher temperatures are common. The firing of the ware that results in the bisque article causes permanent chemical and physical changes to occur. These result in a much harder and more resilient article which can still be porous, and this can ease the application of glazes.

In situations where two firings are used, the first firing is called the bisque firing, and the second firing is called the glaze firing.

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  • Tall Mushroom Ornament | ceramicarts.com
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    Bisque Imports Next order date 04/05/26 expected in 04/17/26

    SKU: BB2055

    Tall Mushroom Ornament/12 SPO

    Theme: Holiday
    Style: Ornaments
    Shape: Other
    Dimensions: 3 ¾" L x 2" W x 1 ⅞" H
    Case QTY: 12
  • Star of David/12| ceramicarts.com
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    Bisque Imports Next order date 04/05/26 expected in 04/17/26

    SKU: BB2083

    Star of David/12 SPO

    Theme: Judaica
    Style: Ornaments
    Shape: Other
    Size: Small
    Dimensions: 2 ½" W x 3" H
    Case QTY: 12