{"product_id":"xsmall-bowl-herons-blue-plain","title":"Xsmall Bowl Herons Blue\/Plain","description":"\u003cp\u003eby Jill Stein Studio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.5\"-8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bas-relief patterns on my pots are made by impressing textures into the clay with a 'roulette' - a doughnut shaped porcelain stamp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter choosing a theme, I carve around the outside wall of the 'doughnut' until the ends meet. The sculpting of a roulette is done in reverse: all surfaces meant to protrude must be carved deep into the clay, and the left and right sides of the image must be flipped - a mental puzzle I thoroughly enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the roulette has been fired in the kiln, I slowly press the moist porcelain of a freshly thrown pot into the textures of the roulette, revealing the design. Once the pot has been fired, I brush a brown stain over the textures, wipe the stain from the surface to highlight the details, and for some patterns I hand-paint the images with multiple colors.\u003cbr\u003eAs soon as the painting is complete, I apply several layers of food-safe glazes. The pot goes into the kiln for a final firing and is at last ready to be enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jen Stein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43349481881694,"sku":"210000036597","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/0122\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-17at2.43.20PM.png?v=1789670641","url":"https:\/\/www.leftbankgallery.com\/products\/xsmall-bowl-herons-blue-plain","provider":"Left Bank Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}