Zipper Vase

Posted on February 22, 2010 by workinclay

Stoneware Zipper Vase

This vase has a graceful opening for flowers to billow out in several directions. High fired stoneware, with circle opening at bottom of “zipper” for a larger stem or branch. 13″ x 9″ – $125

From a Display of Ikebana Arranging

Posted on February 22, 2010 by workinclay

Log-like Vase

This vessel was used at Ceramic Showcase (a few years back) for a demo of a simple Sogetsu Ikebana arrangement. The arranger first used heavenly bamboo and a few branches, then switched to this lilac and greenery. The off-center opening was just meant for this kind display. 18″ long, 7-9″ tall, woodfired. $175

Trophy Wife

Posted on February 4, 2010 by workinclay

Trophy Wife

This stoneware sculpture was defiantly done many moons ago and I’m still waiting for the right person to come along who needs to have it. It was created after receiving a string of show rejections and the scratches of porcelain inlay and 23k gold leaf addition say it all. Felt really good to make and it still holds up when I look at her. Think she’s about 24″ tall – $ 999. I dare you to buy her.
Available for purchase.

Ikebana Vessel

Posted on February 2, 2010 by workinclay

Long Vessel

This piece was made custom for a Sogetsu arranger who decided to get a different piece in the end. I like how it flows but has surprising bends and dents. It would look great filled overflowing with food and flowers and all manner of things. Stoneware, highfired for durability. About 20″ long 8-9″ wide, 6″ tall. This piece found a home but could be custom ordered $150+/-.

Three Dancing Vases

Posted on February 2, 2010 by workinclay

Dancing Vases

“Dancing Vases” come in a variety of heights to best fit your flower arranging needs. Comes in the blue/green glaze seen here, gold/black and a greenier/goldier version of this blue/green. 7″ – 14″ tall, $24-$75 depending on height.

“Little Bird”

Posted on February 2, 2010 by workinclay

This woodfired vase came out of the kiln so bloated and odd looking it seemed like a disaster. The bubbles are from gases trying to escape the molten clay when it started to harden in the firing. So ugly she is beautiful. It sits looking like a chubby canary. 8″ x 7″ = $195

Stripes Anyone?

Posted on February 1, 2010 by workinclay

Wood-fired Striped Vase

This piece was another experiment for a class demo of slip decoration. What I thought was slip was actually my white liner glaze that is opacified with tin. In the wood kiln the glaze did a good job of carbon trapping–unexpected. Didn’t think much of it when it first came outta the kiln, but the grunge look of this piece has grown on me.

Short Salt-fired Stoneware Vase

Posted on February 1, 2010 by workinclay

Small Salt Fired Vase

This stoneware vase was a class demo on slip accents for work being prepared for salt firing. It was dipped in slip in “greenware” stage, and then while the slip was still wet, slip was swiped away in some spots. After bisque firing those swipes were accented with iron slip, and then piece was high-salt fired, adding subtle evidence of the salt to the decorative marks. 9″ x 8″