Bonsai pot, ceramic

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ceramic paperclay



height 3 1/2 inches, planting area 8 x 10 inches

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cardboard supports the pot bottom until the clay dries






opening for the drip tray


the drip tray

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color is ceramic underglaze colours



the mushrooms and tree fungus are given a thick coat of commercial gloss clear
the bark and wood are coated with commercial satin clear finish
the satin finish is thinned down with water to give a thin coat
this is important to avoid having the clear satin or matt coats turn milky when fired
thinned clear gloss finish is less glossy and can be used to diminish shine
thin only a little at a time as you use it
if you mix ahead of time it will settle out and be hard to mix up again

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single fired to cone 06
in a small electric kiln

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the tree, transplanted to its new home ...