Raku Wine Glass — Handmade Wheel Thrown Ceramic Stemware

From a wheel-thrown stem to outdoor kiln, the process for this wine glass is as time and detail oriented as the beverage that fills the glass.

I start with six ounces of clay and wheel throw a delicate hollow stem. From there the clay is carefully trimmed, dried, and burnished smooth before going into the electric kiln. The second firing is done in my outdoor kiln where real fire slowly brings the wine stem to over 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. One at a time, each stem is removed from the heat and decorated by laying strands of horse tail, feathers, and a sprinkle of sugar on the surface which burns away and leaves stunning carbon markings in the pores of the clay. The final step seals the clay with liquid quartz to make the stem fully waterproof. The ceramic stems are topped with delicate glass.

Each piece is unique, balanced, and crafted for your enjoyment. 

From table to the top of the rim averages 9” or 22cm