Stilt (ceramics)

Stilts are small supports used when firing glazed ceramics to stop the melting glaze from fusing them to each other or the kiln. Stilts are a form of kiln furniture. Their presence in archaeological sites, where they may be known as pernette, along with other kiln furniture such as saggars can be used to support a case for local production. Some potters avoid the need for stilts by not glazing the bottom of their products. Foot firing is a where an article is supported by its unglazed base (the "foot") while inside the kiln to prevent the melting glaze from fusing the pottery to the shelf.

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