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. Slumped in the firing, a little flatter than the barrette arch, so it is marked down.

This is a large barrette, so it might require a ponytail, or braids, or other structure to hold it. Clip made for fine to moderate hair. Measures 3.5 “ × 1.5“ x .75.”

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 archival ceramic epoxy and durable, tested silicone for the clip attachment. (I’ve been wearing barrettes with this silicone and epoxy for a decade now without need for repair.)

2024