Pottery Gallery: Vaporware Click for a Larger View Slip Trail Bottle Small Vase Fish Lidded Top Tall Vase Cinched Vapor Glazed << Back Gallery Index >> Although similar in appearance to some Raku processes, vapor glazing differs in two ways. First, since no copper is used in the glaze the brilliant colors will never fade. The pots have about 25 to 30 thin coats of glaze applied, then fired in an electric kiln. Second, instead of a post firing reduction, as the kiln cools down metallic chlorides and nitrates are introduced. The chemicals vaporize and the swirling fumes coat the pots with iridescent colors, similar to the production of iridescent glass. It's a tedious method, and like Raku, only two or three pots can be fired at a time, but the results are magnificent! Sizes The Vase and Bottle forms are available in three sizes:          Small (approximately 5-6")          Medium (approximately 6-9")           Large (approximately 9-12") The Round form is available in two sizes:          Small (approximately 5-6")          Medium (approximately 6-7")           Large (approximately  7-8") For the Lidded, Cinched, and Larger forms, please call 828-686-1011, or e-mail info@blackmountainstudios.com for pictures, availability and exact prices.

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