Article · The Potters Shed
Dealing with Glaze Defects: Blistering and Crawling
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
About this lesson
A troubleshooting guide to blistering and crawling glaze defects, explaining what causes bubbling and bare patches during firing and how to prevent or repair them through mixing, application and firing adjustments.
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