Educational Post
Firing Schedule Variables
There are several key issues that effect the final firing schedule selected.
1. Functional or Non-functional use.
2. Wall thickness: thrown or hand built up to 3/8". Structural starting at 1/2" up. Sculptural with varying thickness/ parts.
3. High iron/ carbon bodies vs. white body.
4. Single fire vs. bisq.
For the bulk of most firings; functional or non-functional and single fire vs. bisq fire comprise most firings. The additional variable is how thick are these pieces? Several universities across the world have done studies