{"product_id":"0220-053","title":"Handmade Ikebana Container Small Vase 6ﾔ 0220-053","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- #1.1 Option 1 Ikebana --\u003e - A hand made ikebana container (Japanese Flower arrangement vase) \u003c!-- #1.2--\u003e made by Thomas Arakawa\u003c!-- #3--\u003e \u003cbr\u003e- Authentic, natural, organic glazing \n\u003cbr\u003e- Deeper earthy clay tone and rich glaze color\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- #4 Ikebana Only --\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003ePlease visit\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikebanavase.com\/pages\/pottery-in-actions\" title=\"Pottery-In-Action customer gallery\"\u003e Pottery-In-Action\u003c\/a\u003e page to view examples by ikebana sensei and artists.\u003c!-- #5--\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e SKU: 0220-053\u003c!-- #7--\u003e \u003cbr\u003eArtist: Thomas Arakawa\u003c!-- #9--\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Material - Clay: Tan Clay\u003c!-- #11--\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMaterial - Glaze: Navy Oribe\u003c!-- #13--\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDimension (L x W x H): 0\u003c!-- #15--\u003e x 0\u003c!-- #17--\u003e x 0\u003c!-- #19--\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Made Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e We design each containers with functionality, usability and harmony in mind. The color and tone is kept low-key but interesting and authentic for the reason. We improve the functionality and ease of use of our containers through working with hundreds professionals and artists. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- #20 Option 2 TA--\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This container is made on the potter's wheel by Thomas Arakawa individually. Shaping the form is done by just fingers and measure several times to make sure the dimensions are close to desirable size. When the piece is half dry state like leather-hard, surface is decorated by trimming, carving and fluted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- #21--\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlazing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas and Kathy apply glaze individually by hand in order to get the authentic, natural, organic aesthetics. Each glaze has unique particular thickness and clay body selection makes variety of tones. We monitor specific gravity of the glaze (ratio between glaze and water) and application method and timing. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eFiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e The container is finished with our high-fire reduction firing process which brings the deeper earthy clay tone and rich glaze color. During this 13-hours-long firing process, we reduce the oxygen level inside the kiln in varying degree from 1600F to 2300F. The result of the firing also depend on how kiln are loaded. The density and negative space between the pottery create channel for the flame to travel in various speeds. We use our understanding of the nature\/tendency of flame in the kiln to control the atmosphere which each pottery should be in. As a result, our containers holds a low-key but complex deeper tone. \u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- #22 Ikebana Only--\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Testing:\u003c\/strong\u003e We test our containers by filling up with water for 24 hrs and check if there is any leak. However, it is hand made product so we cannot say 100%. But we have sold over 2000 containers and just few has water leaks\/sweating problems and we replace all containers with leak with new containers. So we are confident that there would not be any issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenzan, Scissors and other items other than pottery is not included in purchase item.\n","brand":"Arakawa Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52031778816292,"sku":"0220-053","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8619\/5812\/files\/0220-053_b911c457-4ffe-4bd5-ba86-3b9f5259f3e5.jpg?v=1771633728","url":"https:\/\/ikebanavase.com\/products\/0220-053","provider":"Arakawa Pottery  - A division of Cre8tive Designs LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}