Showcasing the colors of the southwest, this vase had no glaze applied to it. Instead, it was colored by organic material—onion skins, banana peels, salt, pine needles—and a bit of copper wire. The materials were mixed with wood shavings (from working on our lathe!) and put inside another clay pot, then fired. It’s impossible to predict how the materials will interact with the flames; each piece is unique.
Top Diameter: 3-3/4”
Maximum Diameter: 4-3/8”
Bottom Diameter: 2”
Height: 6”
Located in the desert southwest, fast-growing Phoenix must deal not only with extreme heat, but also with air pollution, particularly ozone and particulate matter, which threaten public health. The city’s hot, dry climate creates conditions for increased formation of these pollutants, while human activities, including vehicle emissions, also contribute to the problem. Smog forms when pollutants from vehicle emissions react in intense sunlight and heat.
Showcasing the colors of the southwest, this vase had no glaze applied to it. Instead, it was colored by organic material—onion skins, banana peels, salt, pine needles—and a bit of copper wire. The materials were mixed with wood shavings (from working on our lathe!) and put inside another clay pot, then fired. It’s impossible to predict how the materials will interact with the flames; each piece is unique.
Top Diameter: 3-3/4”
Maximum Diameter: 4-3/8”
Bottom Diameter: 2”
Height: 6”
Located in the desert southwest, fast-growing Phoenix must deal not only with extreme heat, but also with air pollution, particularly ozone and particulate matter, which threaten public health. The city’s hot, dry climate creates conditions for increased formation of these pollutants, while human activities, including vehicle emissions, also contribute to the problem. Smog forms when pollutants from vehicle emissions react in intense sunlight and heat.
