Tumbler I

By Léa et Nicolas
Description

Designed to hold up to a cup of liquid, this versatile tumbler works well for water, wine, or hot drinks like tea. It can be used at the table or kept nearby as a bedside refreshment. The insulating properties of stoneware help keep drinks cool and teas warm.

It is handcrafted on the potter’s wheel by Léa and Nicolas in Bedford, Québec, and made 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

H6.5 cm x D8.5 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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