Etsy Shop for DavisVachon

yellow ginkgo leaf box

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:47:06 -0500

$65.00
This box is inspired by nature's spirit and mystery, life cycles and seasons, a joyful reverence of and a personal connection to the natural world.
The box was hand built from slabs of clay. It is about 3x3 inches square and about 2 inches high. After the box is bisque fired, it is glazed and raku fired. Then a one of a kind assemblage is added to the unglazed lid of the box. There is a ginkgo leaf, and a row of 5 beach stones from Lake Michigan. One of the stones is wrapped with copper thread, holding 3 pieces of bamboo. There is a smal square of wood in the center of the ginkgo leaf with a beach stone on the top.
Hanging from a beach stone on the lid is a collection of charms.....a rectangle of rainforest jasper, a piece of amber, black bamboo and a pebble of carnelian.

The leaf has been sealed with several coats of acrylic varnish.

We hope this small arrangement of natural treasures delights your visual senses and offers a focus for quiet contemplation.

dove and leaves, 3x3 raku fired art tile

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:40:20 -0500

$25.00
A little white dove soars thru blue and green leaves! A messenger between heaven and earth.

This tile is about 3x3 inches, so it will fit into lots of small places in your home.
You can even set it on a plate stand and display it on a shelf.

A perfect gift for any bird lover or collector of original art tiles!

We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.

Then the design was hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.

It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)

We personally design, hand form, glaze and fire each tile.

We share the shipping charges with you and only charge $2.50 to ship this tile.

rocking bird

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:15:53 -0500

$30.00
Just for fun!
Whimsy is good for you.

This little bird was made for rocking. How about giving her a home? She makes a great, amusing little companion on your desk or a fun, unique gift. These sell really fast at our summer art fairs and we often have a customer come back to add another bird or two to their flock.

Some of our customers think that these rockers make a fun paperweight.

She is about 4.5 inches from beak to tail and about 2.5 inches tall. Her body is a wonderful turquoise color and her wings are a happy, bright yellow orange. A real day brightener!

We cut out and assemble the bird from slabs of clay.
After bisque firing , we draw the design on the clay with wax. Then glazes are hand applied and the rocker bird is raku fired.

We personally design, handform, glaze and fire each one.

We will ship this rocker to you for only $2.50. We share the shipping cost with you.

ROCK ON!

raku fired jar with bird

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:10:40 -0500

$98.00
This jar was thrown on the wheel. It is about 6.5 inches tall and 6 inches in diameter. This domed shaped jar is enhanced by three decorative feet.

It was glazed with a wonderfully rich purple crackle glaze.
We make this glaze ourselves.

After it was raku fired a hand sculpted bird was attached to the lid. No molds were used!

There are 3 felt pads on the bottom of the jar to protect your furniture.

This jar is meant to be displayed for visual enjoyment. It would make a distinctive artful addition to your raku collection, or a gift for a bird lover.

We will mail this jar to you for the small shipping charge of $3.00, within the continental United States. We will pay the rest of the shipping and packaging costs.

a small golden forrest, 3x3 raku fired art tile

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:57:46 -0500

$25.00
An enchanted forest of golden trees....

This tile is about 3x3 inches. It is small so it will fit into many areas of your home.
You can even put it on a plate stand and display it on a shelf.

A perfect gift for any nature lover or collector of original art tiles!

We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.

Then the trees were hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.

It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)
We personally design, hand form, glaze and fire each tile.

We share the cost of shipping with you, only charging $2.50.

Gingko Leaf Box

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:10:44 -0500

$95.00
This box is inspired by nature's spirit and mystery, life cycles and seasons, a joyful reverence of and a personal connection to the natural world.
The box was hand built from slabs of clay. It is 4 inches tall, about 4 inches wide and 2 inches deep.After the box is bisque fired, it is glazed and raku fired. Then a one of a kind assemblage is added to the unglazed panel on the front of the box. There is a ginkgo leaf, and a row of 5 beach stones from Lake Michigan. One of the stones is wrapped with silver thread, holding 3 pieces of bamboo. The lid of the box is embellished with a fern leaf and a beach stone with 5 small pieces of bamboo wrapped with silver thread.
Hanging from the beach stone on the lid is a collection of charms.....a small glass bottle holding tiny beach stones, a circle of mother of pearl, a juniper seed and a piece of serpentine.

The leaf has been sealed with several coats of acrylic varnish.

We hope this small arrangement of natural treasures delights your visual senses and offers a focus for quiet contemplation.

blue bird, 4x4 raku fired art tile

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:28:21 -0500

$35.00
A little blue bird of happiness for you!

A little blue bird soars thru blue and green leaves! A messenger between heaven and earth.
This tile is about 4x4 inches, so it will fit into lots of small places in your home.
You can even set it on a plate stand and display it on a shelf.

A perfect gift for any bird lover or collector of original art tiles!

We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.

Then the design was hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.

It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)

We personally design, hand form, glaze and fire each tile.

We share the shipping charges with you and only charge $2.50 to ship this tile.

full moon over the trees, a 4x8 raku fired art tile

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:05:03 -0500

$65.00
A full moon rises over a small grove of trees. An enchanted forest, perhaps?
This tile is one of our larger tiles, about 4 x 8 inches.

A perfect gift for any nature lover or collector of original art tiles!

We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.

Then the trees were hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.

It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)
We personally design, hand form, glaze and fire each tile.

We share the shipping with you, only charging $3.00.

Turtle tile , raku fired art tile

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:48:30 -0500

$25.00
A charming little blue and green turtle swims happily through swirling waves. This tile is about 3x3 inches.

A perfect gift for any turtle lover or collector of original art tiles!

We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.
Then the design was hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.

We design, hand draw, hand glaze and raku fire each tile ourselves.

It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)

We share the shipping costs with you and only charge 2.50 to ship this tile.

bird jar with beads, raku fired art pottery

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:48:45 -0500

$68.00
This little jar was thrown on the wheel. It is about 5 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter.

It was glazed with a wonderfully rich poppy red crackle glaze.
We make this glaze ourselves.

After it was raku fired a hand sculpted bird was attached to the lid. No molds were used!

A charm of carefully chosen embellishments was added.
Some of the stones used are: a triangle of poppy jasper, a leaf shape of aragonite, chips of amber and carnelian, tubes of black bamboo and juniper seeds from Utah.

There are 3 felt pads on the bottom of the jar to protect your furniture.

Perfect to hold small treasures or to be displayed as a treasure itself!

blue bird, 4x8 raku fired art tile

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:32:28 -0500

$65.00
A little blue bird soars thru blue and green leaves! A messenger between heaven and earth. This tile is about 4x8 inches.

A perfect gift for any bird lover or collector of original art tiles!

We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.

Then the design was hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.

It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)

We personally design, hand form, glaze and fire each tile.

We share the shipping charges with you and only charge $3.00 to ship this tile.

purple raku fired jar with lid

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:45:02 -0500

$68.00
A timeless, unique jar....a wonderfully distinctive vessel you will want to display in your home.

This piece of art pottery is about 5.5 inches tall and about 6.75 inches in diameter.

This jar was thrown on the wheel. The lid was thrown then hand formed elements were added.

After bisque firing, the body of the jar was glazed with a light purple crackle glaze. The lid and the foot were left unglazed.

The jar is then placed in a specially built kiln and heated until the glaze has melted. Still glowing with intense heat,it is removed from the kiln. This thermal shock causes the glaze to crackle.

Then the jar is placed into a container of sawdust. The sawdust ignites and produces a smoky atmosphere where carbon is absorbed into the unglazed clay and the crackled glaze.

Each piece has its own distinct crackle pattern and is unique in the way the carbon darkens the clay.

*Raku work is not designed to hold water or food.

small orange/poppy raku fired plate with spiral

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:56:54 -0500

$35.00
A unique raku plate....a wonderfully distinctive piece of art pottery you will want to display in your home.

This plate is about about 6 inches square and about 1.5 inches high.

This small plate was hand formed from a slab of clay. Small feet were added to the bottom. Many of our customers hang these plates on the wall in group arrangements, using several different colors of plates. There is a coated wire hanger on the back. You can also display this plate on a table or even a plate stand on a shelf. There are felt pads on the feet to protect your furniture.

After bisque firing, the plate was glazed with a wonderfully rich, orange/poppy crackle glaze.
In the center of the plate is a handglazed spiral design.

The plate is then placed in a specially built kiln and heated until the glaze has melted. Still glowing with intense heat,it is removed from the kiln. This thermal shock causes the glaze to crackle.

Then the plate is placed into a container of sawdust. The sawdust ignites and produces a smoky atmosphere where carbon is absorbed into the unglazed clay and the crackled glaze.

Each piece has its own distinct crackle pattern and is unique in the way the carbon darkens the clay.

*Raku work is not designed to hold water or food.

small white raku fired plate with spiral

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:45:45 -0500

$35.00
A unique raku plate....a wonderfully distinctive piece of art pottery you will want to display in your home.

This plate is about about 6 inches square and about 1.5 inches high.

This small plate was hand formed from a slab of clay. Small feet were added to the bottom. Many of our customers hang these plates on the wall in group arrangements, using several different colors of plates. There is a coated wire hanger on the back. You can also display this plate on a table or even a plate stand on a shelf. There are felt pads on the feet to protect your furniture.

After bisque firing, the plate was glazed with a wonderfully rich, white crackle glaze.
In the center of the plate is a handglazed spiral design.

The plate is then placed in a specially built kiln and heated until the glaze has melted. Still glowing with intense heat,it is removed from the kiln. This thermal shock causes the glaze to crackle.

Then the plate is placed into a container of sawdust. The sawdust ignites and produces a smoky atmosphere where carbon is absorbed into the unglazed clay and the crackled glaze.

Each piece has its own distinct crackle pattern and is unique in the way the carbon darkens the clay.

*Raku work is not designed to hold water or food.

a raku fired dragonfly box

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:01:55 -0500

$95.00
There are two dragonflies on this box. Which is twice as good for the dragonfly lover!

On one side there is a green dragonfly flying in a moonlit garden. The leaf design continues around the box to the opposite side, where there is a turquoise dragonfly.

This makes a great gift for any collector of handmade boxes and lover of dragonflies.

The box was hand built from slabs of clay. It is 4 inches tall, about 4 inches wide and 2 inches deep. After the box is bisque fired the design is hand drawn in wax. Then the glazes are applied by hand. Next the box is raku fired.

rocking bird

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:28:27 -0500

$30.00
Just for fun!
Whimsy is good for you.

This little bird was made for rocking. How about giving him a home? He makes a great, amusing little companion on your desk or a fun, unique gift. These sell really fast at our summer art fairs and we often have a customer come back to add another bird or two to their flock.

He is about 4.5 inches from beak to tail and about 2.5 inches tall.

We cut out and assemble the bird from slabs of clay.
After bisque firing , we draw the design on the clay with wax. Then glazes are hand applied and the rocker bird is raku fired.

We personally design, handform, glaze and fire each one.

We will share the cost of shipping this bird to you, we charge only $2.50.

ROCK ON!

dragonfly tile, 4x8 raku fired art tile

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:03:34 -0500

$65.00
A full moon is beginning to rise as the summer sun is setting. It is twilight. A dragonfly flies through a field of colorful swaying grass. Ahhhh, do you feel that warm summer breeze?

This tile is about 4x8 inches.

A perfect gift for any dragonfly lover or collector of original art tiles!

We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.
Then the design was hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.

We design, hand draw, hand glaze and raku fire each tile ourselves.

It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)

We share the shipping charges with you and only charge $3.00 to ship.

glowing, golden forest, 4x8 raku fired art tile

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:28:09 -0500

$65.00
An enchanted forest of golden trees....

This tile is one of our larger tiles, about 4x8 inches.

A perfect gift for any nature lover or collector of original art tiles!

We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.

Then the trees were hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.

It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)
We personally design, hand form, glaze and fire each tile.

We share the cost of shipping with you, only charging $3.00.

moon and star tile, 3x3 raku fired art tile

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:37:23 -0500

$25.00
A sleepy little moon, dreaming away surrounded by swirls and stars.

This tile is about 3x3 inches. Since it is small, it will fit in many places in your home. On a wall or on a small plate stand on a display shelf.

A perfect gift for any moon gazer or collector of original art tiles! This tile makes a perfect companion for our 3x3 smiling sun tile. What a delightful pair!

We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.
Then the design was hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.

It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)
We personally design, hand form, glaze and fire each tile.

We share the cost of shipping with you and only charge 2.50 to ship this tile.

turtles and waterlilies, 4x8 raku fired art tile

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:16:13 -0500

$65.00
Two charming little turtles swim through a pond of swirling waves and waterlilies. This tile is about 4x8 inches. This tile makes me think of happy summer days. We have one of these hanging in our bathroom.

A perfect gift for any turtle lover or collector of original art tiles!

We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.

Then the turtles were hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.

It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)

We share the shipping charges with you and only charge $3.00.

magic star bird, a 4x4 raku fired art tile

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:57:42 -0500

$35.00
This little bird is joyfully soaring through a sky filled with colorful stars, and swirls. Magic is in the air!

This magic star bird will fit in lots of small spaces in your home. This tile is about 4x4 inches.

This celestial scene would make a perfect gift for any bird lover or collector of original art tiles!

We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.
Then the original design was hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.

It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)

We personally design, hand form, glaze and fire each tile.
Our tiles are widely collected by the art lovers who come to see us at the summer art fairs.

We share the cost of shipping this tile with you , only charging $2.50.

4x4 magic star rabbit, a raku fired art tile

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:51:48 -0500

$35.00
You might want to make a place in your home for this star gazing rabbit. A full moon, colorful stars, and swirls. Magic is in the air!

She will fit in lots of small spaces in your home. This tile is about 4x4 inches.

This moonlit scene would make a perfect gift for any rabbit lover or collector of original art tiles!

We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.
Then the original design was hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.

It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)

We personally design, hand form, glaze and fire each tile.
Our tiles are widely collected by the art lovers who come to see us at the summer art fairs.

We share the cost of shipping this tile with you , only charging $2.50.

3x6 magic star cat, a raku fired art tile

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:57:03 -0500

$38.00
You might want to make a place in your home for this enchanting star gazing cat. Colorful stars, and swirls surround this celestial feline. Oh, my! Magic is in the air!

This tile is about 3x6 inches.

This star filled scene would make a perfect gift for any cat lover or collector of original art tiles!

We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.
Then the original design was hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.

It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)

We personally design, hand form, glaze and fire each tile.
Our tiles are widely collected by the art lovers who come to see us at the summer art fairs.

We will share the cost of shipping this tile to you, only charging $2.50.

footed box, raku fired art pottery

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:52:00 -0500

$38.00
A timeless, unique box.... wonderfully distinctive with its little feet and it's round black lid. A vessel you will want to display in your home. A great addition to your own box collection or a gift for a friend who collects boxes.

This piece of art pottery is about 3.5 inches tall and about 3 inches square.

This box was hand built from slabs of clay. The lid was thrown then hand formed elements were added.

After bisque firing, the body of the box was glazed with a deep blue crackle glaze. The lid was left unglazed.

The box is then placed in a specially built kiln and heated until the glaze has melted. Still glowing with intense heat, it is removed from the kiln. This thermal shock causes the glaze to crackle.

Then the box is placed into a container of sawdust. The sawdust ignites and produces a smoky atmosphere where carbon is absorbed into the unglazed clay and the crackled glaze.

Each piece has its own distinct crackle pattern and is unique in the way the carbon darkens the clay.

*Raku work is not designed to hold water or food.

footed box, raku fired art pottery

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:40:36 -0500

$38.00
A timeless, unique box.... wonderfully distinctive with its little feet and it's round black lid. A vessel you will want to display in your home. A great addition to your own box collection or a gift for a friend who collects boxes.

This piece of art pottery is about 3.5 inches tall and about 3 inches square.

This box was hand built from slabs of clay. The lid was thrown then hand formed elements were added.

After bisque firing, the body of the box was glazed with a rich poppy crackle glaze. The lid was left unglazed.

The box is then placed in a specially built kiln and heated until the glaze has melted. Still glowing with intense heat, it is removed from the kiln. This thermal shock causes the glaze to crackle.

Then the box is placed into a container of sawdust. The sawdust ignites and produces a smoky atmosphere where carbon is absorbed into the unglazed clay and the crackled glaze.

Each piece has its own distinct crackle pattern and is unique in the way the carbon darkens the clay.

*Raku work is not designed to hold water or food.

footed box, raku fired art pottery

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:32:10 -0500

$38.00
A timeless, unique box.... wonderfully distinctive with its little feet and it's round black lid. A vessel you will want to display in your home. A great addition to your own box collection or a gift for a friend who collects boxes.

This piece of art pottery is about 3.5 inches tall and about 3 inches square.

This box was hand built from slabs of clay. The lid was thrown then hand formed elements were added.

After bisque firing, the body of the box was glazed with a rich yellow gold crackle glaze. The lid was left unglazed.

The box is then placed in a specially built kiln and heated until the glaze has melted. Still glowing with intense heat, it is removed from the kiln. This thermal shock causes the glaze to crackle.

Then the box is placed into a container of sawdust. The sawdust ignites and produces a smoky atmosphere where carbon is absorbed into the unglazed clay and the crackled glaze.

Each piece has its own distinct crackle pattern and is unique in the way the carbon darkens the clay.

*Raku work is not designed to hold water or food.

a little rocking bird

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:05:59 -0500

$30.00
Just for fun!
Whimsy is good for you.

This little bird was made for rocking. How about giving him a home? He makes a great, amusing little companion on your desk. These sell really fast at our summer art fairs and we often have a customer come back to add another bird or two to their flock.

He is about 4.5 inches from beak to tail and about 2.5 inches tall.

We cut out and assemble the bird from slabs of clay.
After bisque firing , we draw the design on the clay with wax. Then glazes are hand applied and the rocker bird is raku fired.

We personally design, handform, glaze and fire each one.

We will share the cost of shipping the bird to you, we only charge $2.50.

ROCK ON!

a rocking rabbit

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:56:01 -0500

$35.00
Just for fun!
Whimsy is good for you.

This little rabbit was made for rocking! How about giving her a home? She makes a great, amusing little companion on your desk. She would also bring a smile to the face of a friend. These sell really fast at our summer art fairs and we often have a customer come back to add another rocker or two to their collection.

She is a little over 5 inches from nose to tail and about 3.5 inches tall.

We cut out and assemble the rabbit from slabs of clay.
After bisque firing , we draw the design on the clay with wax. Then glazes are hand applied and the rocker rabbit is raku fired.

We personally design, handform, glaze and fire each one.
We share the shipping with you and only charge 2.50 to ship within the continental United States.

small blue raku fired plate with spiral

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:48:40 -0500

$35.00
A unique raku plate....a wonderfully distinctive piece of art pottery you will want to display in your home.

This plate is about about 6 inches square and about 1.5 inches high.

This small plate was hand formed from a slab of clay. Small feet were added to the bottom. Many of our customers hang these plates on the wall in group arrangements, using several different colors of plates. There is a coated wire hanger on the back. You can also display this plate on a table or even a plate stand on a shelf. There are felt pads on the feet to protect your furniture.

After bisque firing, the plate was glazed with a wonderfully rich,deep blue crackle glaze.
In the center of the plate is a handglazed spiral design.

The plate is then placed in a specially built kiln and heated until the glaze has melted. Still glowing with intense heat,it is removed from the kiln. This thermal shock causes the glaze to crackle.

Then the plate is placed into a container of sawdust. The sawdust ignites and produces a smoky atmosphere where carbon is absorbed into the unglazed clay and the crackled glaze.

Each piece has its own distinct crackle pattern and is unique in the way the carbon darkens the clay.

*Raku work is not designed to hold water or food.

turtle box, raku fired clay

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:10:45 -0500

$65.00
The lid of this handmade box features a little green turtle happily swimming through blue and turquoise waves. Waves cover all four sides of this box. Hidden inside is a white waterlily waiting to be discovered!

This box would make a wonderfully unique addition to your box collection or a one of a kind gift for any turtle lover. It is also perfect for storing small treasures and even your rings and other small pieces of jewelry.

The box is about 2 inches high, 3.25 inches square. It was handmade from slabs of clay. After bisque firing the design was drawn on the box with wax. Glazes were applied by hand. Then the box was raku fired.

There are four felt pads on the bottom of the box to protect your furniture.

6x6 Trees and full moon, a raku fired art tile

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:41:16 -0500

$65.00
A full moon rises over a small grove of trees. An enchanted forest, perhaps?
This tile is one of our larger tiles, about 6.5x6.5 inches.
A perfect gift for any nature lover or collector of original art tiles!
We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.
Then the trees were hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.
It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)
We personally design, hand form, glaze and fire each tile.

cat and stars, a 4x8 raku fired art tile

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:24:44 -0500

$65.00
You might want to make a place in your home for this enchanting star gazing cat. A full moon, colorful stars, and swirls. Oh, my! Magic is in the air!

This tile is about 4x8 inches.

This star filled scene would make a perfect gift for any cat lover or collector of original art tiles!

We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.
Then the original design was hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.

It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)

We personally design, hand form, glaze and fire each tile.
Our tiles are widely collected by the art lovers who come to see us at the summer art fairs.

4x4 Moon over the forest, a raku fired art tile

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:04:33 -0500

$35.00
A full moon rises over a small grove of trees. An enchanted forest, perhaps?

This tile is about 4x4 inches.
A perfect gift for any nature lover or collector of original art tiles!

We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.
Then the trees were hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.

It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)
We personally design, hand form, glaze and fire each tile.

We share the cost of shipping with you and only charge 2.50 to ship this tile.

dragonfly box, raku fired clay

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:58:59 -0500

$65.00
The lid of this handmade box features a green dragonfly and swaying branches of colorful leaves. Leaves cover all four sides of this box and there is even a leaf design on the inside!

This box would make a wonderfully unique addition to your box collection or a one of a kind gift for any dragonfly lover.

The box is about 2 inches high, 3.25 inches square. It was handmade from slabs of clay. After bisque firing the design was drawn on the box with wax. Glazes were applied by hand. Then the box was raku fired.

There are four felt pads on the bottom of the box to protect your furniture.

bird jar with beads, raku fired art pottery

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:15:47 -0500

$68.00
This little jar was thrown on the wheel. It is about 5 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter.

It was glazed with a wonderfully rich deep blue crackle glaze.
We make this glaze ourselves.

After it was raku fired a hand sculpted bird was attached to the lid. No molds were used!

A charm of carefully chosen embellishments was added.
Some of the stones used are: a round and a square bead of aquamarine , a leaf shape of aventurine , chips of amber, a tube of bamboo and a juniper seed from Utah.

There are 3 felt pads on the bottom of the jar to protect your furniture.

Perfect to hold small treasures or to be displayed as a treasure itself!

small raku fired jar with lid

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:13:39 -0500

$48.00
A timeless, unique jar....a wonderfully distinctive vessel you will want to display in your home.

This piece of art pottery is about 5 inches tall and about 5 inches in diameter.

This jar was thrown on the wheel. The lid was thrown then hand formed elements were added.

After bisque firing, the body of the jar was glazed with a rich yellow gold crackle glaze. The lid and the foot were left unglazed.

The jar is then placed in a specially built kiln and heated until the glaze has melted. Still glowing with intense heat,it is removed from the kiln. This thermal shock causes the glaze to crackle.

Then the jar is placed into a container of sawdust. The sawdust ignites and produces a smoky atmosphere where carbon is absorbed into the unglazed clay and the crackled glaze.

Each piece has its own distinct crackle pattern and is unique in the way the carbon darkens the clay.

*Raku work is not designed to hold water or food.

Large Rocking Bird

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:32:52 -0500

$35.00
Just for fun!
Whimsy is good for you.

This little white crackle glazed bird with turquoise wings was made for rocking!

How about giving him a home? He makes a great, amusing little companion on your desk. He would also make a fun, unique gift.

These sell really fast at our summer art fairs and we often have a customer come back to add another bird or two to their flock.

He is about 5 inches from beak to tail and is a little over 3 inches tall.

We cut out and assemble the bird from slabs of clay.
After bisque firing , we draw the design on the clay with wax. Then glazes are hand applied and the rocker bird is raku fired.

We personally design, handform, glaze and fire each one.

ROCK ON!

small rocking bird

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:20:04 -0500

$30.00
Just for fun!
Whimsy is good for you.

This little bird was made for rocking. How about giving her a home? She makes a great, amusing little companion on your desk or a fun, unique gift. These sell really fast at our summer art fairs and we often have a customer come back to add another bird or two to their flock.

Some of our customers think that these rockers make a fun paperweight.

She is about 4.5 inches from beak to tail and about 2.5 inches tall. Her body is a wonderful rich blue color and her wings are a happy, bright turquoise. A real day brightener!

We cut out and assemble the bird from slabs of clay.
After bisque firing , we draw the design on the clay with wax. Then glazes are hand applied and the rocker bird is raku fired.

We personally design, handform, glaze and fire each one.

We will ship this rocker to you for only $2.50. We share the shipping cost with you.

ROCK ON!

bird jar with beads, raku fired art pottery

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:57:03 -0500

$68.00
This little jar was thrown on the wheel. It is about 5 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter.

It was glazed with a wonderfully serene green celadon like crackle glaze.
We make this glaze ourselves.

After it was raku fired a hand sculpted bird was attached to the lid. No molds were used!

A charm of carefully chosen embellishments was added.
Some of the stones used are: a circle of rain forest jasper, a leaf shape of aventurine, chips of serpentine,and a tube of black bamboo.

There are 3 felt pads on the bottom of the jar to protect your furniture.

Perfect to hold small treasures or to be displayed as a treasure itself!

a raku fired rabbit box

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:09:54 -0500

$95.00
There are two rabbits on this box. Which is twice as good for the rabbit lover!

On one side there is a white rabbit in a moonlit garden. The leaf design continues around the box to the opposite side, where there is another smaller rabbit. There is also a leaf design on the top of the lid.

This makes a great gift for any collector of handmade boxes and lover of rabbits or bunnies.

The box was hand built from slabs of clay. It is 4 inches tall, about 4 inches wide. And the sides of the box measure about 2 inches.

After the box is bisque fired the design is hand drawn in wax. Then the glazes are applied by hand. Next the box is raku fired.

This box will hold your small treasures.

moon dancer

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:54:40 -0500

$155.00
This moon dancer rises to soar in the heavens.
She represents the freedom of realizing one's full potential and the ability to soar to new heights.
Why not join her and dance by the light of the moon!
The magical glow of the moonlight will soon reflect your own happy heart.

This is a mixed media assemblage. There is a clay figure cut from a 1/2 slab of clay. Objects are pressed into the clay when it is wet to create patterns and designs.
The clay is then fired in a kiln to 1800 degrees.
The moon dancer is then attached to a 10x10 inch piece of baltic birch plywood. Many layers of paint have been applied to create an interesting surface.
There is a silver crescent waxing clay moon. Also a sliver clay energy spiral.
In the lower left corner there is an arrangement of natural objects....a ginkgo leaf, a shell and 3 beach stones. On one of the stones there are three pieces of bamboo wrapped with silver thread.
This moon dancer is ready to hang from a securely attached wire on the back.
May she inspire you!

raku fired lidded jar

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:45:51 -0500

$98.00
A timeless, unique jar....a wonderfully distinctive sculptural vessel you will want to display in your home.

This piece of art pottery is about 7.5 inches tall and about 6 inches in diameter.

This jar was thrown on the wheel. The lid was thrown then hand formed elements were added.

After bisque firing, the body of the jar was glazed with a white crackle glaze. The lid and the foot were left unglazed.

The jar is then placed in a specially built kiln and heated until the glaze has melted. Still glowing with intense heat,it is removed from the kiln. This thermal shock causes the glaze to crackle.

Then the jar is placed into a container of sawdust. The sawdust ignites and produces a smoky atmosphere where carbon is absorbed into the unglazed clay and the crackled glaze.

Each piece has its own distinct crackle pattern and is unique in the way the carbon darkens the clay.

*Raku work is not designed to hold water or food.

Turtle tile , a 4x4 raku fired art tile

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:09:15 -0500

$35.00
A charming little blue and green turtle swims through swirling waves. This tile is about 4x4 inches.

A perfect gift for any turtle lover or collector of original art tiles!

We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.
Then the turtle was hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.

It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)

We share the shipping charges with you and only charge $2.50

yellow gold leaf tile assemblage

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:31:41 -0400

$95.00
An assemblage of natural found objects for your quiet contemplation and visual enjoyment.
This assemblage features a red maple leaf. Arranged on the leaf are a small glass bottle filled with chips of amber and an ammonite fossil. Ammonites became extinct over 90 million years ago.
There is a charm of carefully chosen objects hanging from a stick at the side of the leaf tile. Some of the objects included: amber,black bamboo, a clay energy spiral, peach aventurine.
This assemblage is approximately 8x8 inches square.
We make these tiles from slabs of clay,glaze them and raku fire them. Then a small arrangement of natural and found objects is created on the tiles. We use pressed leaves, stones, shells sticks and other treasures we have collected. Each assemblage is one of a kind.
The leaf is sealed with several coats of acrylic varnish to protect it.
This tile is ready to hang on your wall.

cresent moon and stars, a raku fired art tile

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:07:12 -0400

$25.00
A sleepy little moon, dreaming away amongst the stars.

This tile is about 3x3 inches.

A perfect gift for any moon gazer or collector of original art tiles!

We cut this tile out of a half inch thick slab of clay. After it is dry, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln.
Then the design was hand drawn in wax, hand glazed and fired to 1800 degrees in a raku kiln. The tile is removed from the kiln while it is still glowing hot and placed into a container of sawdust. The hot tile causes the sawdust to ignite. Then the container is covered producing a smoky carbon rich atmosphere which causes the unglazed parts of the clay to darken.

It is ready to hang by a sturdy wire attached to the back. (see the photo of the back of the tile)
We personally design, hand form, glaze and fire each tile.

We share the cost of shipping with you and only charge 2.50 to ship this tile.