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| ClayArt by Lezlie Finet |
| Kosai ware |
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| Kosai - from the Japanese ideogram meaning ‘hue of light’ Kosai ware is a new and unique vapor-glazing technique in which luster glazes and metallic salts are combined to create the dramatic swirls of iridescent rainbows. The process involves multiple firings - sometimes up to six - with a combination of luster or mother-of-pearl glazes, metallic over-glazes, and even the addition of actual precious metals, such as gold, platinum & bronze. The piece is then fumed by vaporizing (or spraying) small amounts of chemical salts (such as stannous or ferric chloride) to produce the vibrant range of varicolored hues. |
