I think like me you don't want to spend $2k for a bisque kiln. I don't
think 450 degrees is hot enough to
convert the bonding of the clay from dry clay to ceramic. Orton cone 6 is
in the 2000 degree range.
I hope some one with more knowledge will elaborate on this. What is the
bonding called when it is just dry clay? At what point is it called ceramic,
and what is the bonding difference between bisque and final cone 10 firing
for example.
Thanks,
Pete

"Beowulf" wrote in message
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On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 20:00:13 +0000, Clayslinger wrote:
Bisque firing is done to get alot of the moisture out of the clay -
there
are certain chemicals that need to be burnt off before glazing. It also
makes the piece hard enough to handle safely without it crumbling to
pieces.
...

Ok laugh your head off, i am sure this will sound stupid, but... could i
bisque pieces in an ordinary kitchen oven, since it can heat up to 450
degrees Farhenheit, etc.? The kiln I will use to fire to Cone 6, etc. is
across town, so it sure would be convenient to bisque in my home oven.
Or is thus just a crazy idea and wacko?!? LOL.