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Item OLS-SG-3


Castle Vase
  Salt Glazed

5 " H  x  5" D

 Item: OLS-SG-3

$ 170

 

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Salt Vapor Glazing

Salt Glazing is a process where pots are engulfed in a sea of sodium vapors and fire.  Salt is inserted into the kiln at 2000 degrees F., releasing sodium which acts as a flux on the silica in the pots.  This action creates a unique glaze.
 The entire process is called "vapor glazing".
 

 

 

Forms

Robert’s pottery focuses on form and process rather than decoration.  He feels a strong but simple form, offers as much to the eye as painted patterns.

 This belief results in pieces which are thrown and then altered.
 His altered forms are finished in a manner which takes advantage of the firing process.

This particular piece was manipulated while still on the wheel to elongate the form creating a more sculptural shape that works well for floral arrangements.

 

 

 

Robert Compton Pottery
2662 North 116 Road, Bristol, Vermont 05443, U.S.A.
Phone: 802-453-3778
E-mail Robert & Christine

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