Description
Get ready to glaze and amaze with the Stoneware Prickly Pear Cactus! This charming bisque piece features a dotted surface that’s perfect for showcasing the magic of stoneware glazes—watch those rich colors break and pool beautifully across every textured bump. Whether you keep it classic or go bold with your palette, this cactus is a fabulous addition to your stoneware collection. Ideal for workshops, shelf displays, or adding a touch of desert chic to any pottery lineup!
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.
