Bowl in Rust Red
These bowls were thrown on the wheel. They are a general purpose medium sized bowl. Cereal, dessert or soup bowl sized.
Glazed in Rust Red on the outside and white on the inside, the 2 glazes mix on the rim to create a caramel colour.
Made as a set but can be bought individually.
- Dishwasher and Microwave safe
- Made from Stoneware clay
- Approximate Dimensions - Height = 72mm Rim Width = 145mm
Please keep in mind when buying a set that there may be slight differences in each items size, shape, glaze finish and colour. They are handmade after all and we think it only adds to the character of the pieces.
How it's Made
Although each piece is different, the basic steps remain the same for most items. All stages are carried out by hand, with care.
- The first stage is preparing the clay, this is done by wedging the clay to remove any air bubbles and give a nice consistent clay ball. It looks similar to the process of kneading dough.
- Next, the clay is thrown on the wheel. The clay is centered and shaped on the wheel using many different techniques that stretch and pull the clay into shape.
- The piece is then 'Wired' off the wheel and set aside to dry. This simple process can be tricky without mishaping the form.
- Once dry enough the clay is turned upside down and recentered on the wheel. It is 'turned,' a process that envolves carving away the excess clay from the bottom of the pot and creating a nice footring for the piece to sit on.
- Before the piece fully dries any final touches are added. Things like adding handles, carving, altering the shape and finally, stamping in my makers mark.
- When fully dry the piece is placed in the kiln and Bisque fired to just over 1000°C. 2 days later the piece is cool enough to remove.
- Once bisque fired the Piece is Glazed by dipping, pouring and brushing to acheive the desired result.
- The Piece is then Fired a Second time to a final temperature of 1220°C and 2 days later the completed Piece is unloaded from the kiln.
To see for yourself check out the Video of me making a Mug Here
£16.00Price