Red Strata Vase A128064 fire-polishing

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bright and kinetic

the bulbul makes a graphic statement in a mix of bold and muted colors

Hand-built porcelain salt cellar with spoon

Artist Chris Wheeler used acrylic paints on handmade

Red Strata Vase A128064 fire-polishingThis blown glass vase was created by layering opaque red, crimson, and maroon glass frit and powders to create the intricate pattern. The frit and powder are laid out in a specific format on a steel plate. Once the glass is on the blow pipe, the pattern is rolled up onto the piece and melted into the surface of the glass. The central band is formed by stretching a molten glass wrap of black, white and gray glass chips around the piece. The lip of the