Petit Happy Tears vase, pewter and saturated gold finish

Inspiration for the "Petit" Happy Tears vase came from a friend who is an event planner and florist for very high-end affairs.  He was looking for something to use as a focal point for a table runner and, voila, the "Petit" Happy Tears vase was born.

Happy Tears vases are created using slabs of stoneware clay formed and thinned without the use of a mechanical roller or machinery. The clay is stretched, cut, trimmed and fastened entirely by hand.

Once fabricated, the piece is dried slowly over another one to two weeks (depending on the weather) before being fired in an electric kiln to 1828 degrees Fahrenheit.  The piece is then glazed, and fired a second time to 2232 degrees Fahrenheit.

During this second firing the glaze melts and becomes glass. The midsection of the vase is left unglazed to expose the raw clay body.  This rough/smooth contrast draws both the eye and the hand to explore the vessel.  

Since each piece is handmade, you might notice slight variations in size, weight, or the teardrop shape, making each vase truly unique. Vases are ready to be shipped within 72 hours 

Approximate Dimensions:

• Height: 4.5 inches
• Length: 6 inches
• Width: 4 inches (at the widest point)