Vase with Orange Leaves by Nancy Briggs artist_Krista Bermeo Smithsonian Magazine

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Each piece is precision laser etched and cut from 1/4'' thick hardwoods

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with a base color that may look neon purple or ultraviolet and leopard spots in a silvery-blue with hints of peacock green and/or cobalt blue

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Vase with Orange Leaves by Nancy Briggs artist_Krista Bermeo Smithsonian MagazineThis carved vase is made of red earthenware clay and lined with a metallic black liner glaze. The rich, matte surface features red maple leaves that are accented with a white slip and layered underglazes. Dimensions: 9 tall x 6. 25" in diameter. Handmade by Nancy Briggs of Des Moines, Iowa. My wheel thrown pottery currently is made of red earthenware clay accented with a white slip, under glazes and a metallic black glaze which produces a rich,