Transitive verb in ceramics meaning ‘to fire once (before glazing)’.
Definitionen
To fire (ceramic ware) once to produce bisque. The pieces were bisqued at a lower temperature before glazing.
Used both for colour description and for ceramic ware that has been fired once but not glazed.
Definitionen
Of a light brownish-orange colour. The curtains were a subtle bisque shade.
Fired once in a kiln and left unglazed. The bisque pottery was ready for its final glaze.