Handmade: Sculpted and glazed by artist Cori Denyce in her Oklahoma studio
Finish: Hand-painted glazes with unique brushwork and depth
Functionality: Perfect as a decorative bowl, keepsake dish, or centerpiece
The Process
Written by the artist, Cori Denyce:
"I use high end/high fire porcelain for my pieces. They are fired in a five-foot by three-foot kiln up to 2400 degrees multiple times. I could fire them 4 or 5 times to get the look I’m going for.
My bowl/sculptures are created by hand. They are not thrown on a wheel but actually hand created and left to dry for up to three weeks (10-14 day average) before they can be moved to the kiln for the first firing.
First Firing: 24-30 hours in the kiln at 1945 degrees for the bisque fire, which allows me to start my glazing process.
Glazing Process: Most people glaze once, maybe twice. My process can take three, four, and sometimes five times to achieve my unique results. Each time requires 6-8 layers of glaze that must dry between coats.
Final Firing: Once completely dry, it goes back in the kiln for 24-30 hours at approximately 2400 degrees. Only the first fire is at 1945 degrees.
When I sit down with my clay or stand up to glaze, I tend to go with the flow. Sometimes I almost feel like I’m speaking to the clay or the glaze and asking it what it wants to be!"
