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Blue Label Bisque the next generation of bisque. A clay body that is compatible with all major glazes is not just a good idea. It is vital. Since we opened our doors in 1999, our company has been associated with innovation--in our shapes, in our approach to business, and in how we care for our customers.
Since that time, the industry has evolved. Our customers are more knowledgeable and savvy than ever before. In order for our industry to continue to evolve things can't stay the same. That's why we have dedicated so much time and energy to creating the next generation of bisque.
Learn more about our great Blue Label Bisque below!
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Much like mosaics, craft supplies are also a natural addition to any fired arts studio. Our new line of craft supplies includes everything from pretty papers to spunky buttons--all from one convenient source--that are perfect for special programs, summer camps, mixed media projects, and more. Discover the possibilities! To shop our craft supplies, click here!
Looking to add non-fired projects to your studio? Mosaics are a great addition to a fired arts studio because some of the products are interchangeable! You can mosaic on top of bisque or glass, use tag-alongs in your mosaic projects, or even use fired glass shapes such as fish and flowers along with your tiles. The possibilities are endless! Our mosaic line includes bases, tesserae, glue, and grout! For more information about Mosaics, click here!
Bisque Imports and Spectrum Glass go hand in hand! Our longtime partnership with Spectrum Glass has given us the industry-leading resources to back up our massive line of Glass Fusing supplies. Glass in your studio is a natural addition as you are able to use your ceramic kiln for firing. You can increase sales while offering a new fired art into your studio.
Our customers seem to have an insatiable desire for new ideas and projects. Glass allows you to provide your customers with the hottest new trend (literally). Glass also provides a perceived higher value than pottery. This high-end product is ideal for the contemporary customer that is looking for something truly unique! Plus, it is easy and fun! For more information about Warm Glass, click here!
CraftyChica Bisque
Kathy Cano-Murillo is an author, artist & founder of the award-winning brand, CraftyChica. She spreads the gospel of glitter – literally through her DIY projects and figuratively through her speeches, workshops, books, and essays. A former syndicated columnist for The Arizona Republic, she is now a full-time creativepreneur which has led to multiple Crafty Chica mass retail product lines, and collabs with many national brands. She has authored seven craft books, two novels, and recently, Forever Frida: A Celebration of the Life, Art, Loves, Words, and Style of Frida Kahlo. She has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Buzzfeed+ more. Kathy is Mexican-American, a native Phoenician, mom of two, a wifey, and owner of three Chihuahuas!
Our Vendors
Artistry Avenue is a supplier of unfinished iron & wood furniture and displays. Their products can be finished with ceramic tiles, mosaics, or warm glass.
Colorobbia Art has been producing colors for ceramics since 1921 and has been focusing for a long time its expertise on the R&D of highly specialized products for all sectors of decoration, in particular for the ceramic tile industry. Competent human resources have developed special materials such as: Precious Metals, Granular Glazes, and Colors for the decoration of industrial and artistic ceramic, porcelain, and glass.
The Crafters Workshop has unique stencils that are essential to any studio! The stencils come in multiple shapes and sizes, and they are the perfect way for customers to create impressive looking pieces without needing to be Picasso! Bisque Imports is excited to offer close to 100 eye-catching stencils from TCW.
DecoArt was started in 1985. During that time, they have armed artists with the colors and tools they need to make the world see something extraordinary through their creations. They make color, and with color, art is born.
Duncan is a privately held, family-owned company located in the heart of Fresno, California. They've been a leader in the Ceramic Arts industry since 1946 thanks to their founder, Erma Duncan, a talented artist whose fired-art creations earned national recognition beginning in the early 1900's.
A heritage brand that continues to value family, today Duncan® Enterprises is led by Larry Duncan, chairman. Our supporting team members bring an average of 12 years' experience to their roles. A deep sense of family extends to our customers who are guaranteed the highest quality ceramic arts products backed by 70 years of experience.
Just in Bisque has been in business since 2005. They take great pride in their handmade flat bisque pieces. They have a variety of shapes and sizes, and their large pieces will accommodate a child's hand or footprint.
Just in Bisque products are made from high-quality clay which is made in their shop, and the clay is slab rolled, cut, and fired to an 04 cone. Because it is handmade and not slip cast, some variation in size and thickness may occur. Their small shapes may be ordered with holes, without, or with wire loops for hanging.
Lynn Adams Bisque Designs was founded by Lynn Adams who was an internationally renowned watercolor, tile, and acrylic artist who enjoyed baking cookies. One day, Lynn got the idea to turn her cookie designs into bisque shapes, and her kid-friendly ornaments and add-ons were born! Each piece of Lynn Adams bisque is proudly handcrafted in the USA.
Marabu As a company rich in tradition with many years of production expertise, Marabu is 100% committed to quality control in each and every step of our manufacturing and distribution. We strive to meet the most up-to-date demands of the market with all of the 20,000+ items we make, which are stored under carefully monitored conditions in our modern facility.
Marabu is a worldwide leader in meeting quality standards. We produce all of our products, from craft and hobby paints to fine art mediums, with the "Made in Germany" quality mark.
Mayco has celebrated 60 years of producing ceramic glazes and products for artists around the world. Their company began in 1954 with a small line of underglazes, produced in Los Angeles, California. Today, they produce a wide variety of glazes, non-fired products, molds, bisque and decorating accessories in Hilliard, Ohio.
NC Homegrown is a local North Carolina company that produces handmade bisqueware, molds, and other various products. Their products are often more unique and offer the quality and detail of handmade products!
Occasion is the leading booking software in the PYOP industry. We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Bisque Imports has partnered with them.
Are you looking to increase your business' revenue and bring your studio to the highest level possible? Lucky for you, Ocsasion's software solution is a serious marketing and sales powerhouse. Occasion makes managing event bookings painless and keeps customers returning again and again.
Get the inside scoop at https://learn.getoccasion.com/calendar-with-bisque-imports/ to learn more about all of Occasion's amazing benefits.
Oceanside started as an experimental business centered on craft and sustainability with a healthy dose of California beach mojo. This humble backyard operation grew its roots in Oceanside.
These glassmakers broadened their horizons of artistic expression inspired by travel, nature, and modern design. With customers who shared their vision for a renaissance of art tile, they helped pioneer a new era. The adventure was catalyzed by a boundless spirit of innovation as Oceanside made waves across the design and building industry.
Royal & Langnickel Brush is a leader in the development and manufacturing of superior-grade art, craft, and beauty brushes. For nearly 70 years, this family-owned and operated business has built a reputation based on integrity, quality, and innovation. Bisque Imports is proud to offer a large selection of Royal's high quality brushes, including the Aqualon, Soft Grip, Big Kids, and Clear Choice lines. We also offer specialty products, stamps, and brush sets!
Shimpo has a long history within the Ceramic Arts world going back to the 1950's. The SHIMPO wheel has become one of the most respected and recognized tools of the pottery trade and, for potters across the globe, the SHIMPO name has become synonymous with quality and performance.
Skutt has worked hard through the years to meet the changing needs of their customers, but the one thing that has remained constant is their fierce dedication to manufacturing quality products and providing outstanding customer service.
Slumpy's has been producing glass slumping molds for the art glass industry. They're located in an old textile warehouse in Belmont, a quaint town just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. Since that time they have expanded to over 120,000 square feet of slumping molds, fusing supplies, fusible art glass, and other glass art supplies.
Total Mosaic is a division of a group of family businesses that began in 1896. They specialize in mosaic supplies and programs for contemporary art studios, professional artists, teachers, as well as mosaic and glass stores.
They offer over 350 shapes, sizes and colors of tile, 500+ surfaces to mosaic and all of the tools and accessories needed to create mosaic masterpieces! They provide a fresh concept in mosaics and have even written a manual on studio mosaics that details exactly what is needed to set up a profitable mosaic program.
Wissmach Glass Company, Inc has been making glass since 1904 in Paden City, West Virginia, USA. They constantly introduce new colors and types of glass to meet the demands of today's glass artists and designers.
