Description
Let the texture do the talking! The Stoneware Bumpy Gourd is made to show off those gorgeous glaze reactions—especially specialty or layered stoneware glazes that pool and break like magic across the bumpy surface. Perfect for autumn workshops, this piece adds earthy charm and rich visual interest to any fall table or decor display. Whether painted rustic or modern, it’s a seasonal showstopper that’s anything but basic!
NOTE STONEWARE FIRING: You must fire stoneware to a Cone 5 or 6 program at medium speed. When loading your kiln place the bisque directly on a kiln shelf that has been coated with high-fire kiln wash. Face handles of mugs toward the center of the kiln. Bisque should not extend past shelves as it could cause warping. Stoneware bisque needs to be fully supported during the firing process. Do not apply glaze to the bottom of stoneware bisque, these need to be dry-footed. Do not stilt, as the stilt may embed into the stoneware as it moves and softens during the firing process. It is always recommended to use witness/shelf cones during the firing to ensure your kiln is obtaining the proper heat work.
NOTE STONEWARE USE: The benefit of using stoneware bisque is its durability and functionality; it is dinnerware, microwave, dishwasher, and oven friendly. For oven use we recommend that the ware be placed in a cold oven, warming as the oven pre-heats. Then stoneware can be removed from a hot oven, allowing it to cool to room temperature. Avoid drastic fluctuations in temperature (freezer to oven, or oven to freezer) to prevent thermal shock within the clay body and glaze.
