{"product_id":"raku-1175-trees-vase-by-chad-jerzak","title":"Raku 11.75” Trees Vase by Chad Jerzak","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade by Chad Jerzak in Nowthen, Minnesota.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt measures approximately 11.75\" tall and 7.25\" in diameter. \u003c\/span\u003eThis item is not intended for food use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChad Jerzak creates hand-thrown decorative ceramic pieces with a variety of surfaces created through glaze and slips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking with clay since the young age of 15, Chad Jerzak has spent nearly 35 years exploring, teaching, and learning about clay and firing processes.  Spending time in the outdoors brings inspiration and motivation to his process.  Jerzak has found a great interest in exploring alternative and atmospheric firing methods as his signature style of choice.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese forms are brought to life through the Raku firing process. This method of firing involves removing the work from the kiln, pit, saggar, or barrel while it is red-hot and flash cooling it in a combination of reduction materials (like sawdust) and water. This process interacts with the metal-rich glazes to produce a wide variety of colors and effects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe results are always exciting, and sometimes frustrating as the pieces may not always survive this rigorous process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaku and barrel fired ceramics allow for vast opportunities with clay and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e experimentation in how the atmosphere of the kiln and organic firing materials interact to produce a ceramic surface filled with depth and character.  The intimate relationship with fire and the unpredictable nature it brings allows for volatile results.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-24 c1-25 c1-b c1-ag c1-2h c1-2e c1-ah c1-ai\"\u003eI am greatly inspired by the forces of fire and the unpredictable nature it can bring to a clay surface.   I approach the experimental nature of raku and barrel firing as an adventure in clay. I enjoy learning what clay and fire do together to produce a mysterious presence.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more of Chad's work here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chad Jerzak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68007230177493,"sku":"yxn1793120136132","price":128.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5469\/5637\/files\/raku-1175-trees-vase-by-chad-jerzak_1.jpg?v=1793120145","url":"https:\/\/cathangingbasket.shop\/products\/raku-1175-trees-vase-by-chad-jerzak","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}