Cow Piggy Bank Ceramic Bisque
Cow Piggy Bank Ceramic Bisque is a paintable ceramic piggy bank featuring a rounded body, cute facial expression, ears, horns, and heart details.
Its wide and simple surface can be easily personalized with different colors and patterns. Its unglazed and porous structure is suitable for underglazes, ceramic glazes, ceramic paints, and acrylic paints. It can be used for hobby projects, children’s activities, and handmade gift projects.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The product is supplied as fired but unglazed ceramic bisque. To achieve a glossy, smooth, and more durable surface, it should be coated with suitable ceramic paints and glazes and refired at the recommended temperature of the products used.
Technical Specifications and Dimensions
Product Dimensions
- Width: 14 cm
- Depth: 12 cm
- Height: 15 cm
- Weight: 450 g (±2%)
Product Information
- Product type: Ceramic bisque piggy bank
- Form: Cow figure
- Surface: Unglazed and porous
- Bisque firing: 1050°C
- Coin slot: On the top
- Bottom stopper: Not included
- Opening method: By breaking
Painting and Use Options
- Can be decorated with underglazes, ceramic paints, and ceramic glazes.
- The body, nose, eyes, ears, and horn details can be highlighted with different colors.
- The heart details on the body can be emphasized with contrasting colors.
- A farm-inspired appearance can be created using black and white or brown and cream tones.
- Fun and original designs can be created using pastel or vibrant colors.
- A name, date, spots, flowers, stars, or a short message can be added to the body.
- Can be used in activities designed to encourage children to develop saving habits.
- Suitable as a painting product for schools, preschools, ceramic studios, and workshop activities.
- For projects that will not be fired, it can be personalized with acrylic and hobby paints.
- Can be used as decoration in children’s rooms, on desks, or on shelves.
DECORATIVE PAINTING WARNING: Products decorated with acrylic paint or decorative varnish should not be washed under running water, submerged in water, or exposed to continuous moisture. Cleaning should be done with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth.
Application and Firing Notes
- Before painting, dust on the surface should be removed with a clean, dry brush.
- If a damp sponge is used for cleaning, the product should be allowed to dry completely before application.
- The firing temperature should be determined according to the technical specifications of the paint and glaze used.
- Care should be taken to prevent excessive paint or glaze buildup on the ears, horns, eyes, nose, and heart details.
- The coin slot on the top should not be blocked with paint or glaze.
- Keep in mind that thick glaze layers may reduce the visibility of fine surface details.
- No glaze should be left on the base when placing the product in the kiln.
- The product should be placed securely on the kiln shelf, and the ears and horns should be kept from touching other products.
PIGGY BANK USE WARNING: The product does not have a removable stopper on the bottom. The piggy bank must be broken to remove the accumulated money. As sharp ceramic fragments may be created, the breaking process should not be performed by children; it should be carried out by an adult in a safe area using appropriate protective equipment.
Handcrafting and Product Variations
Due to the ceramic production process, slight variations in dimensions, weight, thickness, surface texture, form, and figure details may occur between products. These variations do not affect use and are a natural characteristic of the product.
TEST RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended to perform a small test before application to check the compatibility of the paint and glaze with the product, the resulting surface finish, and firing behavior.