Tulips Ceramic Bowl

Description

This handmade ceramic bowl features a hand painted design of tulips, with some sgraffito carving overlapping the design. Each of my pieces is a unique work of art, hand-made and lovingly shaped and glazed, so there will be a few imperfections.

The sgraffito technique involves etching the design into the ceramic surface after applying a glaze, revealing the clay beneath the glaze.

Specifications:
~ Material: Hand-thrown ceramic
~ Color: Rustic red-brown clay with white design
~ Design: Painted white tulips with carved tulips overlay
~ Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe
~ Food safety: Safe for food and drinks

The creation process:
1. I personally threw the piece on a potter’s wheel.
2. After drying for 2-3 days, I trimmed excess clay off of the piece.
3. I applied the blue underglaze design to the surface of the bowl and carved some details into the design.
4. After the piece completely dried to the bone-dry stage, it was bisque fired in the kiln.
5. The piece was washed, then glazed with a clear glaze.
6. The piece was fired in the kiln for a second time at cone 6.
7. It makes its way (hopefully) to your cupboard! 🙂