Description
I made Ikebana Vase on the potter’s wheel from a rich iron stoneware clay. I start from a an open bowl form with no bottom. When the clay is firm enough to manipulate without it collapsing, I remove the bowl from the bat and put it on a ware board. Now the fun begins. With one hand on either side of the cylinder I gently but firmly roll the bowl inward. My goal is to create a natural and intriguing curve. I enjoy the smoothness of the wall and the softness, and I handle the clay as little as possible, allowing it to “move into place” with the least amount of effort.
This Ikebana Vase takes the form of a fan perhaps, lyrical and flowing. A well in the bottom of the form makes the perfect place for a “frog”. Create your unique arrangement in the tradition of Ikebana. Compliment the form with flowers. The result will be stunning.
I combined several glazes in small overlapping doses over the upper portion of the piece, and then fired the pot in my wood burning kiln. A crew of 4 of us fire about 150-200 pots for about 38 hours until we achieve temperatures around 2400 degrees F or hotter.
Water tight. Stable and durable. Makes a great wedding, anniversary, housewarming, or anytime gift.
6″high x 12″ long
See also JT Landscape Vase
