The squirming smoky designs on the surface of these pieces are created with horse hair! The red hot pot is taken out of the kiln and placed on a warm surface. The horse hair is then carefully placed on the surface of the pot and allowed to burn in. As it burns it creates the squiggly lines and smoky grey colors. The pot cools quickly, so the design must be completed within a minute or two.
Many pots have holes in the bottom for more even cooling and less breakage.
Often pots do crack from the thermal shock (from 1500° F to room temperature
in a matter of seconds), but this does not deter from the design. Because
no glaze is used, these Hair Pots are NOT for food use and will NOT hold water.
The pieces are for DECORATIVE USE ONLY.
To clean simply dust or wipe off with a slightly damp sponge or soft cloth.
Never use a scrubby or abrasive cleanser
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