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BRAND NEW CLAY WORK FROM ME! December 2011, hot from my kiln!

OK I let it cool off! This piece was made from colored porcelain clay. First I colored several batches of porcelain by hand with Mason stains, and layered them into a loaf. I sliced off a piece of the loaf, and pressed the clay into a plaster mold that I have made from a real sea shell. When it dried, I sanded the clay to bring out crisp delineations. The piece was then bisque fired to make the first transition from clay to ceramic. Next I put glaze on the piece to provide a non-porous surface for food usage. Then I fired the piece to maturity at cone 6. Absolutely One Of A Kind!

THIS PIECE IS A SECOND AND IS PRICED AT A DISCOUNT - there is a crack where the layers delaminated, which happens frequently with colored clay. The piece is still usable, just won't hold as much water. See photos.

It is suspended from jewelry wire and finished with a copper clasp. You can either hang it from a hook ( not included) or simply wrap the wire around a branch or other object and clip the copper clasp around the wires as shown. About 6" x6".

Fill with treats or water for your feathered neighbors. Wash with soap now and then to keep it clean. Don't leave out to freeze in winter with water in it.

My bluebird family loves these! I hang one next to their nest box, and I put out a tablespoon or so of dried meal worms every day.

Includes US shipping. I will ship to many other countries - please ask for a quote prior to purchase. Thanks!

RKC024

porcelain clay, mason stains, clear glaze, jewelry wire & beads