When you see "dull" details, it means the mold is getting worn from repetitive pourings. That does NOT mean the mold is worthless- but it does mean the ceramic bisque should NOT be offered for sale unless drastic enhancements are made. If you receive a dully detailed piece from another seller, DEMAND a full refund because that is simply NOT acceptable. (Then come shop with us!)

There are some absolutely charming molds which sadly are thrown away when they COULD produce potentially stunning bisque pieces- but they do require artistic expertise and quite a bit of time. Our vintage pieces are not dirt cheap- but they ARE exquisite! (See bottom of the page for technique instructions.)

We absolutely guarantee that Ceramic Emporium bisque is always premium bisqueware with delightful, crisp details enhanced by a professional artist. Details are carved throughout the seams- no glaring, bald areas! We don't crank out bulk orders, and we don't rush our ceramic art. We hope you enjoy your ceramics as much as we enjoy crafting them for you!

NOTE: To use our techniques, the piece must be substantially poured. Ceramic Emporium ceramic bisque is medium weight- not eggshell thin. .

Start with dry greenware, and make small "canals" to guide the knife. If you make a stray mark, wet it and recarve the canal. After the initial canal is dug, go back a second time and dig a little deeper. Do not try to carve deeply the first time- take your time and do it right! If you are doing fur and want to put in totally new strands- and an existing one needs to be removed, do it at this stage- buff it off or etch it out with your knife.

You absolutely have to wet and blend the canals after you carve them to the desired depth. Carve, wet and smooth, carve, wet and smooth. Next, you may want to add more height to areas, or add pieces such as fur. In the "After" picture, note the raised area by the neck. We actually added fur by criss-crossing through the seam. For totally dry greenware, wet it, and apply the other pieces. Cover with a damp cloth so the two will merge slowly. Check it every 15 minutes and rewet it for about an hour. Otherwise, the original piece may crack. After everything dries, buff lightly with fine sandpaper or your buffing instrument.