Horsehair Raku Ceramic Bowl

Description

Many of my inspirations come from the ocean and its influence on the underwater life.

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.

I love experimenting with surface textures. This is my new experimental raku technique. It took many days and tests to finally nail down this process.

This horsehair raku vessel is created using a unique firing process. 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 at raku kiln. it pulled from the kiln while glowing red hot. Horsehair were placed on the surface, igniting and leaving black carbon designs on the surface. The mineral gives a luster and subtle sheen that emanates from within the clay. The smoke initiates a chemical process pulling vibrant iridescent gold, green and purple-like luster to the surface. No two pieces of Raku will ever be alike.

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