Vase #1. Piece #9. Thrown 10/2022. Glazed and Raku Fired 1/2023.
Maker's Notes:
- Inspired by organic shapes of pinch pots. Tried to make it more dramatic by cutting down the base at a similar angle to the top. The clay needed to be thick enough at the base to support this.
- Trimming was tough since it needed to remain upside down and level, without denting the top. Hence the ring of clay underneath it.
- First time doing Raku Firing! It required me to smooth/buff down all the clay so it was shiny. Also rubbed in some baby oil. Then,













TODO:: Insert raku firing gif
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