{"product_id":"smoky-ochre-poppy-raku-vase","title":"Smoky Ochre Poppy Raku Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe magic of live fire art\u003c\/b\u003e When you hold a piece of Raku pottery, you are holding the physical record of an elemental transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from the \u003cb\u003esame white textured clay\u003c\/b\u003e as the rest of the collection, this small poppy-inspired vase undergoes an intense thermal shock as it emerges glowing from the fire. The exact second it leaves the kiln, I apply sugar grains and natural horsehair to the surface. The sugar melts instantly into rich, smoky speckles across the white clay body, while the hair leaves fine, carbon-trailing silhouettes that mirror the delicate stems of wild meadow flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unforgettable, effortless gift\u003c\/b\u003e The gifts people treasure most are those with a compelling story attached to them. If you are looking for a truly unforgettable birthday or anniversary gift for an art lover, this miniature vase is a wonderful choice. The tactile warmth of the pale, textured clay paired with the unpredictable smoky detail brings a touch of dramatic British studio craft and countryside soul to any bookshelf, mantlepiece, or bedside table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e White textured stoneware clay base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrafting Technique:\u003c\/b\u003e Live-pulled Raku firing with hand-applied sugar and horsehair details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e Small, tactile accent size — approx. 9 cm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade by:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-shaped and fire-finished by Nina in Shropshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisplay Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Best suited for dried botanicals, grasses, or as a decorative studio vessel (not watertight due to traditional Raku firing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping:\u003c\/b\u003e Carefully packed in 100% plastic-free, recyclable packaging via Royal Mail Tracked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne-of-a-kind beauty:\u003c\/b\u003e Because the sugar and horsehair burn directly into the glowing glaze during the live fire pull, the black carbon trails and caramelised speckles on the white textured clay are entirely unrepeatable. Your vase is a single, unique moment captured in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gentle note on our small-batch process:\u003c\/b\u003e Because I work in very small, intentional batches, there may be times when an item is out of stock; if so, I will happily hand-craft your piece to order, a slow-made process that typically takes between 6 to 8 weeks from the wheel to the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Ceramics by Nina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54226343788882,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/3221\/8194\/files\/IMG_8028.jpg?v=1786392101","url":"https:\/\/www.ceramicsbynina.com\/products\/smoky-ochre-poppy-raku-vase","provider":"Ceramics by Nina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}