Raku fired bird (D)
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About this item
This bird is hand made and measures approx. 9cm high and 12cm long. I modelled the bird shape first and made a rough mould, It is press moulded using stoneware clay and burnished before being dried and fired in an electric kiln, I then paint on 4 layers of clear raku glaze coloured with silver nitrate oxide. It is then fired again in a gas kiln, then at about 1,000 degrees centigrade it is taken out, this massive change in temperature causes the random crazing in the glaze then it is smoked in a container with sawdust, and any cracks in the glaze are turned black, this bird does have some gold flashing near the base, see pic. 4. For overseas customers I can give an accurate postage based on the weight of items if needed.
About this item
This bird is hand made and measures approx. 9cm high and 12cm long. I modelled the bird shape first and made a rough mould, It is press moulded using stoneware clay and burnished before being dried and fired in an electric kiln, I then paint on 4 layers of clear raku glaze coloured with silver nitrate oxide. It is then fired again in a gas kiln, then at about 1,000 degrees centigrade it is taken out, this massive change in temperature causes the random crazing in the glaze then it is smoked in a container with sawdust, and any cracks in the glaze are turned black, this bird does have some gold flashing near the base, see pic. 4.
For overseas customers I can give an accurate postage based on the weight of items if needed.
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This item will be posted to you by Llangollen Ceramics within 3 days of receiving payment.
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Absolutely beautiful item just what I was after. Superb customer service and communication from seller. Couldn’t have wished for a better service or experience, Many thanks
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Bought 1 itemI am absolutely delighted with my painted bird from Llangollen Ceramics. Maggie could not have been more helpful and the finished result is really beautiful. Would recommend 100 percent Thank you
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Bought 1 itemVery happy with these little birds.
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