S Galaxy Vase

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Galaxy Vase8in (20cm) Tall I threw this piece on my pottery wheel using stoneware clay. After letting the piece slowly dry to a "leather-hard" state, I refined the final shape on t he wheel with a variety of pottery trimming tools. After another period of slow-drying over several days until the piece becomes "bone dry," it was bisque-fired (a lower-temperature firing that allows me to handle the piece without it easily breaking, but still porous enough to absorb glaze for the final firing). I then meticulously taped the surface over many days, applied a ceramic glaze, let it dry overnight, removed the tape, refined the edges, did a final cleanup ...and then the piece was fired in a ceramic kiln to over 2,100F (1,100C). After cooling, I wet-sanded the bottom (or foot) four times to achieve a glass-like finish. All materials are made in the US Midwest and free of lead or any harmful chemicals. This piece food, microwave, and dishwasher safe ...though handwashing is recommended. Thank you! - Mat Show more