Ceramic Bisque -Duncan Bisque, Mayco Bisque

Ceramic Bisque

New Duncan 2007 Bisque brochure

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Mayco Bisque (cone 04)
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Mile Hi Ceramics is very pleased to present the Mayco Bisque Collection . You will find popular tableware designs and shapes cast from Mayco's proprietary molds. Distinctive functional ware, such as our new Asian Flair and signature Ruffleware collections, will jazz up your assortment of round and coupe patterns.


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Stoneware Bisque (cone 6)

What is the difference in clays used for bisque? There are three basic classifications of clay :

Stoneware- Stoneware clay comes in a variety of colors from white to a dark chocolate and each stoneware clay body has a unique texture. It is the clay most often used on a pottery wheel and is fired to a much higher temperature ( usually cone 6 - 10) allowing the clay to become vitreous (having the ability to hold water in the bisque state). Our line of Stoneware Bisque has been fired to Cone 6 and is much more durable than low-fire cast earthenware. You may be familiar with stoneware in a Pizza Stone or a Crock Pot, both of which can withstand the temperature changes associated with cooking. Our stoneware offers that same durability and functionality in popular kitchen shapes such as meatloaf, quiche or baking dishes as well as plates, mixing bowls, utility holders and more. Stoneware is a much higher quality clay and more expensive than earthenware, but the durability and functionality is unequalled. We have tested a number of low fire techniques on this stoneware with exciting results.
Porcelain - Bone china is a good example of porcelain. It is almost translucent and does not require a glaze. It is the most fragile clay in the greenware state, but hardest after firing to the maturing temperature of the clay. Normally fired to cone 6-10 it will shrink approximately 15% to 18% and the clay particles become extremely close together . At this time we do not have porcelain bisque.
Earthenware - Typically earthenware is white or red (Terra Cotta) and is fired at low temperatures. These smooth, talc clay bodies have a chalky feel in the bisque state and have a tendency to crack or craze if exposed to repeated temperature changes that normally occur with cooking. Earthenware performs well with ceramic glazes formulated for cone 06 - 04 and produces beautiful wall tiles, decorative, or novelty items. Earthenware bisque is most often found in Contemporary , Paint Your own Pottery Studios.