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Terra cotta clay is pressed on my
original mold to form the two-piece candleholder. The base is formed to hold the tealight which is included in each
luminary. The top portion is hand drawn with a knife and stamped with
custom made tools while the clay is wet. When the clay firms up, holes
are cut into the clay to compliment the incised design and create the
light patterns. After cleaning and firing, pieces are airbrushed with
3-5 colors and finished with hand painting. Because no glazes are used
on these luminaries, they do not get hot to the touch. They are weather
tolerant and can be used indoors or outside. |
