Bee in the Clouds Vase P09387-P00043 blue-hued oval labradorite cabochon measuring

blue-hued oval labradorite cabochon measuring 25mm x 16mm under a tapered bale

The rich woodgrain contrasts beautifully with the white metal hands and pendulum

and excavating several days later

and patterned metal on a birch plywood base to create a shimmering

from cobalt iridescent to light blues

Bee in the Clouds Vase P09387-P00043 blue-hued oval labradorite cabochon measuringThis vase is created from a warm white earthenware clay. The vessel is first wheel thrown and trimmed, and then a sculpted bee is added to the neck of the vase. The bee is meticulously etched with veins in its wings and tiny hairs on its body. The vessel is then bisque fired before the swirling blue and ivory glaze is manipulated to resemble swirling clouds in a deep blue sky. The vase is finished inside and out with three layers of a clear gloss