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That is how it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar from seeking anything in particular, my creation is fed by present moments and attentive listening, from which pieces emerge. The earth guides me; I follow it, it carries me; and without promises, it reveals what must be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmerging from the kilns are everyday or decorative objects that speak to the imagination, evoke emotion through their unique presence and poetry, and are connected to our energy because they are intrinsically linked to a raw and aesthetic nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike a network of crackles, my pieces are surely traversed by my history with Japan, distant, yet omnipresent and always intense.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vase-boule-en-raku-nu","title":"Ball vase in bare raku","description":"\u003ch2\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eRaku ceramic vase - French craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Poetry and gentleness, for this small spherical vase in naked raku.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe will delicately present your small bouquets of fresh or dried flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Dimensions: ø 7 cm \/ h. 5.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The inside of the vase has been made watertight, but it is still preferable to use it especially for dry presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Naked raku is a variant of raku, which requires additional technical steps to obtain a smooth, matte surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Each piece is unique because the vagaries of the material, fire, air, and water create inimitable effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e To clean, wipe it with a soft cloth. 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Each piece was numbered during production in order to reconstruct the puzzle after glazing and firing. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA long, patient, and passionate craft process...\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe raku technique involves firing clay pieces at a relatively low temperature (around 980°C\/1796°F), removing them from the kiln while hot, and then smoking them in sawdust to reveal the cracks and the black, unglazed areas.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eReady to be hung in your home with its sturdy rope attachment placed on the back of the mirror.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTotal height: 54 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTotal width: 36 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMirror height and width: 30 x 15 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUnique piece, entirely handmade.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eClean with a soft cloth. 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