Hand Sculpted Lover’s Vase

This hand sculpted vase was made with a high-fire stoneware clay. I first sculpted the lovers on a slab of clay, then added the texture surrounding it using different lacy fabrics. Then I very carefully stood it up and attached the base. I finished off the sculpture once it was fully built. The outside was painted with white underglaze and is mostly unglazed, other than some accent areas (which appear darker in the images). Those areas were glazed with a glossy clear glaze, creating a play between a matt and a glossy finish. The inside is glazed in a sky blue, glossy glaze. There’s a very slight, surface crack between the noses. it’s barely noticeable and is still fully functional as a vase. I am personally totally in love with this piece!