10cm H x 9cm Dia
After Cone 6 Firing
9.5cm H x 7.6cm Dia
Pop in your favourite tea bag and enjoy a sip of total bliss! The Stoneware Monty Mug is the perfect mug for cuddling up with a blanket and book on a cold day. The wide, artisan-style shape is trendy, and its large handle makes this mug comfortable to hold. This stoneware mug design will instantly become a studio staple!
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 imbed 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 insure your kiln is obtaining the proper heat-work.
NOTE STONEWARE USE: The benefit of using stoneware bisque is the 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 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.
RECEIVING
• Unpack bisque and visually inspect for any cracks or breakage.
• You may test for cracks by pinging each piece with your fingernail or utensil. It should ring like a bell; a cracked piece will have a dull thud sound.
• Stoneware bisque is fragile, handle with care.
GLAZING
• Decorate your stoneware bisque with Stoneware glazes or other Mayco fired products. The appearance of some glazes may change at higher temperatures (cone 5/6). The cone 6 performance is noted on each colour’s label.
• Recede coats when using flowing glazes on the outside of vertical surfaces. Do this by applying the first coat to the entire ware. For the second coat, apply to entire area, with the exception of the bottom inch, and if a third coat is required, apply to all but the bottom two inches.
• If you are working with a crystal glaze, try to avoid heavy crystal placement near the bottom few inches. Crystals can also be rubbed off before firing. This will help eliminate the glaze from running on the kiln shelf during firing.
• Do not glaze the bottom of a ware with glaze that can stick to the shelf in firing. If a foot is present, avoid glazing or wipe glaze away with a wet sponge.
• Some Mayco Fundamental Underglazes can develop a glossier finish at higher temperatures and stick if a smooth bottom or foot with underglaze applied come into contact with the shelf. It is best to test colours.
• Mayco Engobe colours can be applied to smooth bottoms and footed areas with two coats and fired to kiln shelves coated with Mayco Kiln Wash AC001.
• Mayco Designer Liner is a great option for signing the bottoms of your pieces, as they will not stick to the kiln shelf.
FIRING
• Fire on clean, debris-free, kiln-washed shelves. Use Mayco Kiln Wash AC001 to protect your shelves before firing.
• Glaze fire from cone 5 (2167°F / 1186°C) to cone 6 (2232°F / 1222°C) on slow or medium speed with witness cones.
• Do not stilt your stoneware pieces.
• We recommend firing your stoneware bisque in the center of a whole shelf at least 1 inch from the edge. Do not allow ware to hang over the edge of a shelf. If firing a large piece with half shelves, be sure your shelves are close enough to touch.
• When firing mugs, turn the handles inward, away from the kiln elements.
USE
• Your stoneware bisque may be used in the microwave, dishwasher and/or oven (up to 425°F / 218°C).
• Use caution when handling hot ceramic items.
• Allow stoneware to cool completely before putting in the refrigerator or freezer.
• Treat your pottery pieces with the same love and care as fine art!
