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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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  • Leafy Cutout Bowl/4 SPO | Ceramic Arts Canada
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    Bisque Imports Next order date 04/05/26 expected in 04/17/26

    SKU: BB2210

    Leafy Cutout Bowl/4 SPO

    Theme: Spring
    Shape: Round
    Size: Medium
    Dimensions: 7 ⅝" Dia x 2 ¾" H
    Case QTY: 4
  • Forma de Tubo Vase/1 SPO | ceramicarts.com
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    Bisque Imports Next order date 04/05/26 expected in 04/17/26

    SKU: BB1663

    Forma de Tubo Vase/1 SPO

    Theme: Spring
    Shape: Round
    Size: Medium
  • PLATES ASSORTED FLOWER DISHES/24 SPO | ceramicarts.com
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    Chesapeake Bisque Next order date 04/05/26 expected in 04/17/26

    SKU: CCX0549

    Assorted Flower Dishes

    Theme: Spring
    Style: Plates
    Shape: Round
    Size: Medium
    Dimensions: 3"L x 4-1/4"W x 3-3/4"H
    Case QTY: 24