Horsehair Raku Ceramic Bowl

Description

This  horsehair raku bowl shows one-of-a-kind vibrant iridescent emerald green pearl and purple luster created by the smoke initiated by a chemical process. Burned horsehair produce metalic black carbon organic patterns.

I love experimenting with surface textures. This is my new experimental raku technique. The piece is hand built from coils. The terra sigillata mixed with minerals applied in a few coats to bone dry clay and then burnished creating very smooth surface. The vessel is bisque fired and then fired again in a raku kiln. it was pulled from the kiln while glowing red hot. Horsehair were placed on the surface, igniting and leaving black carbon designs on the surface. The minerals give luster and subtle sheen that emanates from within the clay. No two pieces of Raku will ever be alike.

Most of my pieces are not formal but rather natural organic forms with imperfections which make them look more unique.

Handmade ceramics are always more than just tableware or décor. It is a creative process of transforming a ball of clay into an object of art. My ceramic vessels are simple and elegant, but they are bold at the same time. They are beautiful accents to any home décor.

Dimensions: 7.5“diameter by 4. 5” tall.