(Ceramic) tiny split in the base from manufacturing --is there a name for this?

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Lucille.b, Jun 20, 2015.

  1. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    I have two pieces I'm planning to list this week, both have small manufacturing flaws (splits? folds?) on the bottom. Is there a term for this?

    A Ken Edwards vase, right in the center, this is a miniature vase, photo approximately 2x.

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    And a Beswick, bottom left.

    bea1.jpg

    Just wondered how to describe, whether to describe. Not really anything that impacts the piece, both stand perfectly with no chips, cracks or repairs.

    Thanks.
     
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  2. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    A firing crack. You can say it's stable and happened in the kiln, but better to say firing flaw. Once "crack" enters the description, all hope is lost.
     
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  3. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    I'm going with "Firing flaw". Thanks! I actually never noticed it on the Beswick until I took photos of the base and spotted it when I loaded the photos. (Definitely avoiding the word "crack".)
     
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