David Fry

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Title: Copper and Iron Glazed Vase

Year of Creation: 2010

Glaze: Sang de boeuf overlaid with copper/iron chun, tin and wood ash fired to 1370 degrees Celsius

Clay Body: White stoneware with molochite grog

Dimensions: Height 10.5 inches, Width 4.5 inches

Artist's Statement: This was part of a series I made in simple tall forms for the purpose of bringing out the full qualities of my glazes, this vase has several layers of glaze applied with the top rim being dipped in iron oxide and neat wood ash, fired in a strong reduction to Orton Cone 14/15.