Scorched Ash Shallow Vessel
Turned ash vessel, scorched and then finished with Indian ink. The scorching process disfigured the symmetrical nature of the ash form after turning as the grain begins to move under the intense heat of the blowtorch. Once burnt, the piece is carefully brushed to remove any excess soot and ash which also removes some of the soften grain. This accentuates the grain - a little like sandblasting would - and allows for the harder grain to become more prominent. The piece is then finished with a clear gloss oil. This is a one off piece as each vessel naturally reacts differently to the scorching process and will differ from piece to piece.
Turned ash vessel, scorched and then finished with Indian ink. The scorching process disfigured the symmetrical nature of the ash form after turning as the grain begins to move under the intense heat of the blowtorch. Once burnt, the piece is carefully brushed to remove any excess soot and ash which also removes some of the soften grain. This accentuates the grain - a little like sandblasting would - and allows for the harder grain to become more prominent. The piece is then finished with a clear gloss oil. This is a one off piece as each vessel naturally reacts differently to the scorching process and will differ from piece to piece.
Turned ash vessel, scorched and then finished with Indian ink. The scorching process disfigured the symmetrical nature of the ash form after turning as the grain begins to move under the intense heat of the blowtorch. Once burnt, the piece is carefully brushed to remove any excess soot and ash which also removes some of the soften grain. This accentuates the grain - a little like sandblasting would - and allows for the harder grain to become more prominent. The piece is then finished with a clear gloss oil. This is a one off piece as each vessel naturally reacts differently to the scorching process and will differ from piece to piece.