This round case form is one of my favorites to throw. I love trying to get the curve just right and the to blend the relationship of the neck into the shoulder. This piece had an additional firing in a gas kiln to 1450 degrees. This extra reduction firing helps to further separate the crystals from the background.
The glaze is essentially a supersaturated zinc silicate. The glaze matures around 2250 degrees and is cooled quickly to around 1800 degrees and held at that temperature for up to four hours to allow for the crystal to form.
Due to the nature of this process each piece is truly one of a kind and represents the ancient combination of art and alchemy.
I recommend that all hand-made pottery is hand-washed. It is food and microwave safe. If you have any questions about this piece or any others, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
The glaze is essentially a supersaturated zinc silicate. The glaze matures around 2250 degrees and is cooled quickly to around 1800 degrees and held at that temperature for up to four hours to allow for the crystal to form.
Due to the nature of this process each piece is truly one of a kind and represents the ancient combination of art and alchemy.
I recommend that all hand-made pottery is hand-washed. It is food and microwave safe. If you have any questions about this piece or any others, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
