dirty bisque

Originally Posted By: PHILKUKKONEN
Originally Posted On: 5/24/2009 6:18:14 PM
Last Updated On: 8/18/2009 3:33:57 PM
PHILKUKKONEN
5/24/2009 6:18:14 PM
Topic: Kilns and Firing

dirty bisque

I had water damage to my studio and my bisque pots which were several years old are dirty. What should I do? I don't think rinsing will take care of it. Should I run it through a bisque cycle again, If so what temperature and to what cone. It is cone 6 stoneware that was previously bisqued to 05.

Thanks, Phil
GARMIN
5/25/2009 3:20:54 PM
Topic: Kilns and Firing

RE:dirty bisque

Hi Phil,

I sometimes spill wax-resist or other gunk on a bisqued pot. I just run it through the bisque firing again with the others.

In your case, I would rinse them very well in the sink. Let them dry out for a few days and re-bisque them to 05 or 06.
KATIEDIDPOTTERY
5/25/2009 7:31:47 PM
Topic: Kilns and Firing

RE:dirty bisque

Hello Phil!

I tried glazing a firing a pot that had been sitting for a few months. DO NOT DO IT! The glaze crawled very badly.

I would try running it through the bisque again.
GARMIN
5/26/2009 4:14:55 PM
Topic: Kilns and Firing

RE:dirty bisque

I wonder what would happen if you ran the bisqued pot through the dish washer?
POTTER TOM
8/18/2009 3:33:57 PM
Topic: Kilns and Firing

RE:dirty bisque

I have had problems with pots I have had to bisque twice.

Cracks.

Mugs and bowls all crack in the bottom. I think the cracks are very tiny and only come out after the following glaze firing.

Just a warning. Probably easier just to remake your pots.
Cracking Problem During Re-Bisque
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