Ceramic Brooch Double Cherry Blossom

Somei-Yoshino is a delicate cherry blossom. Double-flowered cherry blossoms are cheerful, happy and pretty. We have created a flowering form that is full of the power of spring. Size: Approximately 35mm long x 35mm wide Material: Ceramic *The photo is of the actual product that will be delivered. (The top photo is for illustrative purposes only.) *Materials may change when reselling. ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ production process, etc. The clay is shaped based on the sketch, then dried a little and shaped several times. It takes about a month to make enough to fill the kiln evenly. The pieces are bisque fired for 7 hours, then removed and wiped with water, glazed one by one, and fired for 12 hours. Some pieces are gold glazed and put back in the kiln for 7 hours. They need to be cooled slowly, so they are waited about 2 days after each firing before being taken out of the kiln. Then, pick up each piece and attach a pin to the good ones. So far, the success rate is about 70%. It takes a lot of time and effort, but it's worth it as the result is a decorative brooch that combines the texture of the clay, the strength of the pottery, the luster of the glaze, and the sparkle of the gold. I believe that it is something that can be used for a long time without change.