Léa et Nicolas Tumbler II red Canadian stoneware
Set of 3 Léa et Nicolas Tumblers II made of red Canadian stoneware
Léa et Nicolas Tumbler II red Canadian stoneware next to various sized tumblers
Stack of 2 Léa et Nicolas tumblers made of red Canadian stoneware

Tumbler II

By Léa et Nicolas
Description

Tumbler II is the tall and lean sister of Tumbler I. Designed to hold up to a cup of liquid, you can use this piece for everything from water to casual wine or tea. Its ergonomic form fits snugly in your hand and stacks beautifully on Tumbler I. The stoneware's insulating property keeps drinks cool and teas hot. Made on the potter's wheel by Léa and Nicolas, a couple in life and in the studio, in Bedford, Québec. Crafted from red stoneware sourced from the North American Prairies.
Origins, Process and Materials
Origins

Handmade in Bedford, Québec

Red stoneware from the North American Prairies

Engobe (liquid clay) and glazes were sourced from Canadian and US manufacturers
Process

Hand-thrown on the potter's wheel with red stoneware

After the first drying, engobe (liquid clay) was poured into the piece to give it a white color

The piece was then trimmed of excess clay and the exterior was polished, to give it its refined form

After the first firing in the electric kiln, the piece was glazed inside. The exterior was left in its natural state

Finally, the piece was fired for a second time, reaching around 1,200⁰C (2,200⁰F) after several hours
Materials

Red stoneware

Engobe (liquid clay), glaze
Care Instructions, Dimensions and Capacity

Microwave and dishwasher safe

H10 cm x D6.5 cm | Vol 250 mL
$38.00
Please note that there may be variations in coloration and size due to the handmade nature of the piece.
Carefully packaged and shipped from Montréal, with drop testing made at heights of up to 4 metres (13 feet). In the rare event of damage, we’ll take care of it promptly.
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