Announcement Handcrafted Australian made crystal glazed pottery and now fused and slumped art glass.
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Handcrafted Australian made crystal glazed pottery and now fused and slumped art glass.
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Rosie on 01 Dec, 2020
5 out of 5 starsSimply stunning! Thank for your artwork and packaging it so safely. Arrived perfect no issues and honestly I can't wait to gift it this Xmas.
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gardenvariety777 on 18 Jan, 2020
5 out of 5 starsVery nice, a lot of work went into this for a very reasonable price.
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Sulheka on 03 Dec, 2019
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely gorgeous piece of pottery, I'm so pleased. It shipped quickly and safely, this seller obviously knows how to pack ceramics for long distance shipping. Thank you so much!
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Carol on 11 Nov, 2019
5 out of 5 starsGorgeous!!! Will add nicely to my table decor at Christmas and so super well packed. Absolutely delighted to have something so individual and unique.
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Meg on 08 Nov, 2019
5 out of 5 starsJan’s yarn bowls are very artistic and practical . I decided to buy this one for my sister as mine is great especially for 200 g balls of yarn . Thanks for making it and shipping it safely and promptly Jan . My sister will love it too .
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debby on 28 Oct, 2019
5 out of 5 starsChoose this beautiful urn for my mother’s ashes the colours were her favourite . Beautiful crystaline glaze was a added bonus . Very happy with my purchase and packing tv was strong enough to withstand theworst bumps on the m
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Renee on 26 May, 2019
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely stunning, beautiful colors, pretty sound. Glass is perfect thickness to blow in the wind but not be too delicate. Carefully packaged and promptly shipped. Arrived safe and sound from Australia. I love it! Highly recommend this seller. Thank you for the wonderful windchime. :-)
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Loz on 14 Jan, 2019
5 out of 5 starsI bought the item as a gift for someone at Christmas, it arrived really quickly and is exactly like the photo. It is a beautiful piece and I would definitely buy from Sunbird Pottery again. The only thing to note is the distance from the edge to the holes is too wide and unfortunately isn’t able to hold any earrings but is still being used for for rings and smaller jewellery pieces.
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Ineke on 08 Dec, 2018
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful handmade canister. I love the teal glaze. Fast shipping and extremely well packed. Great customer service.
Thank you Jan!
About SunbirdKilnArts
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Part of the glass work area including band aids!!!
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Some of the glass dishes with the colours of the ocean.
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Example of crystal glazing
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My wheel throwing area with the shade house as a backdrop. Also the glass work area- so relaxing
Handcrafted crystal glazed pottery and fused glass
Hi I'm Jan and live in Bowen QLD, close to the ocean which is reflected in my glass work. Love the blues and greens of the ocean.
I never touched clay until after early retirement as I needed something to fill in my days besides house renovations and gardening. Over the years I had tried patchwork, leather work and tapestry but they were not what I felt I could get really involved in for long term. So I started doing pottery . Besides some lessons at TAFE and a some workshops I am mainly self taught.
After years of doing pottery I felt a need to develop a new interest. As I already had the kiln, glass work seemed a natural direction to head. I am self taught again relying on the internet and books for info.
GLASS FUSING : After the first firing, glass can be slumped or draped (I make my own ceramic moulds to suit) to create bowls, plates, candle holders and sculptural pieces. Glass can be fired multiple times at different temps to get the effect you are after. Many mistakes were broken up and recycled which you can do with glass but not pottery once fired.
THE CRYSTAL GLAZING PROCESS: Each crystal glazed piece is unique. The crystals actually form in the glaze in a chemical reaction during the melting process when silica and zinc come together to form zinc-silicate & a small nuclei is created. After firing my kiln to 1250 degrees C in about 7 hrs it is then cooled to about 1120 degrees C for approximately 3-4 hours for the crystals to grow. The glazes run off the pot & need a special container to collect the excess glaze which is then separated and the base of the pot has to be ground smooth with a grinder.
Check out my shop and any questions please ask.
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Jan Hornett
Owner
I am the creator, firer, sales person, packer, financier and work room cleaner. When not doing this I have gardening, lovely walks on the beach, taking photos especially scenery and of course the never ending housework.
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I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalised orders
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Packaging
My pottery and glass is packed using the double box method with recycled boxes and bubble wrap whenever possible. Packed safe to arrive safe.
Damages
If your item arrives damaged, please contact me with a photograph of the damaged item ASAP. I will be happy to discuss refund or replacement.
Overseas orders
All overseas parcels are sent airmail with tracking. If combined price or insurance cover needed please contact me for a price.