A porcelain barrette, wheel-thrown for durability and for a natural arch. Trimmed/carved slightly for lightness. Sky and clouds painted by hand with under-glazes, then fired to Cone 6.

This painting was inspired by a sunset photo by Joaquim Alves Gaspar.

Barrette clasp reads “Made in France,” from the original French factory, which went out of business. (I stocked up a decade ago.) The original French barrettes somehow don’t snag. Uses durable, flexible, tested silicone for the clip attachment. (I’ve been wearing barrettes with this silicone for a decade now without need for repair.)

Wearable eco-art that will last millennia. I am working out ways to minimize my environmental impact— working small, firing fewer times, conserving glaze materials. (I still have all my glaze tests from grad school. :) )

Measures a little less than 3 inches wide by 1.5 inches high by ½ inch deep.

2024