One of a Kind Bowl
Handcrafted in Seattle

Materials: 

• copper
• vitreous (glass) enamel
• Graphite and enamel pencil

Measurements: 

• 3 1/4" x 4 5/8" x 1 1/2"

Features: 

• One of a kind and handcrafted
• Acid resistant, lead free glass enamel
• Strong but delicate! Hand wash only
• Signed with cg logo embedded on the bottom
• Fantastic gift - ships in glossy white box tied with satin ribbon
• Artful addition to any table

Artful AND useful:

• Specialty salt and spices
• Olive oil dipping
• Charcuterie (dips, olives, pits, etc)
• Jewelry (great by the sink or bed for rings) 
• Lovely in any room for little treasures

How it's made: 

I hammer copper into a bowl shape, forming details like the bottom and edges with specialized steel stakes and hammers. Then I fuse powdered glass to both sides of the bowl, building up thin layers and firing each in a 1500 degree kiln.

I draw the image by hand, freestyle, directly on the bowl on a base coat of white glass using graphite and special enamel pencils and paint. The final steps are fusing clear layers of glass over the drawing, ensuring the one of a kind image is embedded in the bowl. 

Inspiration: 

On a recent trip to the Rhododendron Botanical Garden south of Seattle, I was particularly struck by a flower in its wee stages of life. The sunlight hit in such a way - making it glow, like a powerful floating force for good. The cone-like sprouts stood atop downward drooping leaves like a regal crown. In this way, it became a magical symbol of empowerment and grandeur - beautiful and majestic.