unglazed or, alternatively, special refractory "spurs" are used as supports. These are removed and discarded after the firing.

History

Historically, glazing of ceramics developed rather slowly, as appropriate materials needed to be discovered, and also firing technology able to reliably reach the necessary temperatures was needed. Glazes first appeared on stone materials in the 4th millennium BC, and Ancient Egyptian faience (fritware rather

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