Pit fired vase
Pit fired vase
A unique piece, which has been fired in a disused golf bunker with foraged and reused combustible materials in an exciting and unpredictable outdoor firing process.
Pit firing involves firing the piece for the first time in an electric kiln and then stacking it with others in a hole in the ground with organic combustible materials, a fire is lit on the top and then covered over, the pieces are then painted with the smoke.
This piece was decorated with the smoke from sawdust, used coffee grounds, fruit peel, nut shells, seaweed, and unprocessed lambswool .
28cm x 10cm
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Each item is made and decorated by hand and the item’s physical characteristics reflect that
Sizes and capacities are as accurate as possible but may vary (slightly)
This piece is decorative but is sealed on the inside and can be used to hold water as a vase. It can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth and rinsed on the inside. Please do not use any cleaning products.
Please be aware that this is an unglazed, low-fired piece and is more delicate than other types of ceramics. Care should be taken to keep it out of direct sunlight. Different colours may develop and appear over time, which is part of the exciting aspect of the pit firing process.