The bisque that is sold on this web site is low-fire earthenware. It is bisque fired at cone 04. The glaze firing for this product is cone 06.

When completely covered with a dinnerware safe glaze or clear glaze it is food and water safe.

When using colored glazes be sure you cover all areas so as to make it dinnerware safe. Exposed bisque areas will create a bacteria build up making you piece non dinner safe.

We recommend using low fire underglazes and covering with 2 coats of dinnerware safe clear gloss or matte glaze and firing at cone 06.

Bisque: A white canvas for you to create a one of a kind master piece;

Just what is Bisque? Steps in the process:

1. • • Clay elements, from the Earth, which are mixed with water form a liquid clay, called slip.
     • This is then poured into a plaster mold. The plaster absorbs the excess water, depositing clay onto the walls of the mold.
     • Excess slip is drained from the mold, leaving a clay shell (or Greenware) that has formed within.
     • The clay is allowed to set until the casted piece is hard enough to be remove.
     • The mold is then opened, separating the halves, revealing a clay shell within.
     • Parts are now attached, pitcher handle, arms, etc. The piece is then allowed to dry.
     • Seam lines are now removed and any imperfections are cleaned.
     • Greenware is then fired to remove moisture and mature the clay into a hard, durable ceramic object.
   • The FIRING process:
     • The firing is done in an oven that is called a "kiln" with temperatures ranging from 1830F to 2350F.
     • A slow firing is needed, about 8 hours for the piece to properly fire.
     • Then the kiln is shut off and allowed to cool naturally to room temperature, another 12 hours, before opening.
     • Decorating Techniques:
   • No-Fired products:
     • Antiquing, Drybrushing, Marbleizing, Spattering, Sponging, Stenciling, and Stippling
     • Mainly used for decorative purposes.
     • Utility items can be decorated with no-fired colors (acrylic paints) Not for food or water ornamental only.
   • Fired products
     • Pieces can be returned for firing at a local ceramic shop.
     • We carry a full line of Duncan, Mayco, Gare Laguna paints.
     • Always read the Label on all jars, and follow the instruction.
     • Ask for help if needed and do testing before doing a quantity of items.

• With ready to paint ceramic bisque, you can easily create that special piece in the color and style that is just not found any where but in your imagination! Now bring it to life, and create....
• Find your favorite subject theme in ceramic bisque - dolls, carousel, chess sets, fish, birds, cats, fantasy, dragons, dishes, gargoyles, Christmas, and many others.
• Discover the exciting hobby of painting and decorating ceramic bisque.
• Take a look at all you can create.
• Items in every category imaginable, ready to paint and decorate.
• All items sold on this site come unpainted only.