This handmade copper matte raku stoneware vessel is a striking piece of contemporary ceramic art. Fired using the traditional raku firing technique, the surface reveals beautiful metallic tones of copper, deep blues, purples and smoky greys created during the dramatic reduction process.
 
The rounded form and sculptural neck give the piece an elegant, almost bottle-like silhouette, making it perfect as a decorative statement piece for shelves, coffee tables or display cabinets.
Each raku firing produces unpredictable colours and patterns, meaning every piece is completely unique.
 
The copper matte finish creates a soft metallic sheen that shifts subtly in the light, highlighting the organic character of the clay and the artistry of the firing process.
 
This piece was slip cast using Ashraf Hanna stoneware clay and after bisque firing was coated in the copper matte solution and fired in a raku kiln. The top was wheel thrown and also given the same treatment but in a separate firing so that the end result was slightly different to the main body.
This piece measures 14cm height x 9cm width at the largest part of the body.
 
✨ Details
• Handmade stoneware ceramic
• Copper matte raku firing technique
• One-of-a-kind metallic surface patterns
• Colours: copper, blue, purple, charcoal
• Sculptural decorative vessel
• Contemporary ceramic art piece
 
✨ Perfect For
• Modern home décor
• Ceramic art collectors
• Unique handmade pottery displays
• Rustic or contemporary interiors
• One-of-a-kind artisan gifts
 
✨ Care Instructions
• Please do not submerge in water, to clean please use a gentle detergent and lukewarm water.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
• Because of the low firing temperatures of Raku they are NOT food safe and will NOT hold water so are purely decorative
• Although this may resemble a vessel it is not intended as such and is for purely decorative purposes
 
✨ Important Information
• Please note that due to the raku firing process, this piece is intended for decorative use only and is not watertight. Small surface variations or fine cracks may occur and are a natural characteristic of raku-fired ceramics.
 
✨ Things to Know...
• This item was handmade by Helen Sundin in her studio in Newcastle upon Tyne.
• This listing is for the exact item shown in the photographs (unless otherwise stated in the listing).  It is a 'one off' and made by hand, so you won't find another like it!
• POSTAGE: Postage is to the UK only. If you wish to order outside of the United Kingdom please just contact me. If you have ANY problems with selecting postage please DO contact me. All orders are dispatched within 1 - 3 working days and will be sent using a courier service.  
• You can request a return of your purchase within 14 days of delivery, and you then have 14 days to return your goods to us. We do not provide return labels or cover the cost of returns. Please contact us if you wish to return your order.
• If your order is damaged in transit please contact us asap.
• We try to reuse and recycle where we can so your piece will be safely wrapped in tissue paper and packed tightly with shredded paper.