Linda Calvert Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 What temperature should I fire unglazed bone china to for best translucence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 I don’t think there is a specific answer to your question. Your claybody will determine the optimum firing schedule, you want to go with as much heatwork as you can but not so much that the body starts to be overly soft and have excessive slumping. Since the body won’t have the benefit of additional fluxes from a glaze you might have to go hotter or soak longer than you would with glazed ware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Sweet Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Min- Traditionally, bone china is bisqued at the clay body’s vitrification temperature and then glazed at a lower firing temperature. The ware is often supported during the bisque with stoneware or porcelain “setters to prevent warping. Respectfully, Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Hi Fred, yes, but doesn't sound like the OP is using glaze, or maybe I read her question wrong? Agree with you that she might need to use supports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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