Martina Corti - Vase - Clay

Height: 20 cm (Diameter: 13 cm)

Being a completely artisanal piece, there may be slight variations in dimensions and color compared to the photos and among different pieces in the same series.

This vase has been shaped and turned by hand and subsequently fired using the evocative Pitfire (pit firing) technique. It has been decorated afterward with the Kintsugi technique,

This technique is characterized by its spectacular and unpredictable aesthetics, capable of giving unique and unrepeatable shades, decorations, and color effects to every product.

The fascinating nuances and flashes on the body of the vase are due to the direct contact of the clay with the fumes, embers, and the alchemy of fire in oxygen-poor conditions.

The piece has undergone a long and careful processing cycle: it was subjected to an initial firing (bisque) in a neutral atmosphere for about nine hours at 1020°C. Subsequently, the pit firing at 880°C.

The piece is absolutely safe and does not contain any toxic or dangerous substance. This vase is intended for purely decorative use: due to the porosity typical of this firing technique, it is recommended not to fill it with water. For cleaning, use only a dry cloth.

Remember: this is not factory-made, mass-produced ceramics; each vase has its own soul. All pieces are entirely hand-modeled, turned, and finished in my studio in Lecco, Italy.

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