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<p>[QUOTE="say_it_slowly, post: 136918, member: 50"]If the line is only in the glaze it's called crazing. Crazing is considered a flaw though is common in some ceramics but should be disclosed. If the crack is in the body/clay that is also a flaw but many would consider that a bigger one than crazing.</p><p><br /></p><p>A fine tight body/clay crack is sometimes called a hairline but can get bigger pretty easily. If you tap on a piece in perfect condition and then tap on another item with a crack you may be able to hear the difference. A cracked piece may have more of a thud sound.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is sometimes hard to know if a long craze line such as yours has an associated hairline beneath or not. Try bright light and magnification.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="say_it_slowly, post: 136918, member: 50"]If the line is only in the glaze it's called crazing. Crazing is considered a flaw though is common in some ceramics but should be disclosed. If the crack is in the body/clay that is also a flaw but many would consider that a bigger one than crazing. A fine tight body/clay crack is sometimes called a hairline but can get bigger pretty easily. If you tap on a piece in perfect condition and then tap on another item with a crack you may be able to hear the difference. A cracked piece may have more of a thud sound. It is sometimes hard to know if a long craze line such as yours has an associated hairline beneath or not. Try bright light and magnification.[/QUOTE]
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