Sculptural Torso 003

Dimensions: ø cm by 16cm high.

Made using a free-form modelling technique utilising coils, slabs and occasional thrown parts. Made from a combination of coarse crank clay and smoother stoneware clays. Fired at a 1000°C and glazed in a unique barium copper carbonate glaze. Once the piece is thoroughly dry after several days it is glazed again with black iron oxide, copper oxide brushwork and applied glass and then fired for a a second time at 1200°C.