Title: Dr.
Schwein And His Flu Shot
#171
of the last 1000 Major Jugs By a lifetime Potter/Sculptor.
Comments:
Dr. Schwein has a flu shot ready for you. Please understand
that THIS inoculation does not prevent the flu. This particular
vaccine actually gives you the flu. Dr. Schwein works for Big Pharma whose motto is ..."If you're not sick
we can't get your money".
Hypo is actually an ink cartridge filler syringe filled with hardened epoxy.
Beer
can not included. It's to show scale only.
The
Jug: He
was made from thrown stoneware, sculpted by hand and raku
fired in my homemade raku kiln. He was fired to 2000 f.
then removed hot from the kiln and reduced in a smoky atmosphere
with old paper and leaves. This process results in a rich
and varied glaze surface. He has all sorts of textures colors
and crackly details.
He
is definitely an original.
Note:
Raku
fired pottery is a low-fire process that leaves the clay
porous and the glazes crackled. Raku should not be used
for food storage. My raku is fired higher than most and
is sturdy and insoluble. The glazes I use are lead-free .
I seal the inside but it still might seep if liquid is placed
in it. Raku's utility is it's unique vibrant appearance.
Size:
He is a large jug . He stands about 13" tall, 8"
wide and 8" deep.
Medium: Clay and
glaze .
Materials
and process: Hand-thrown
and sculpted raku fired clay.
Signed:
Yes.
Artist signed, numbered and dated with the year produced.
Original:
Entirely handmade using no molds.
Each jug is an original. Comes with a certificate of originality.
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Making handmade smiles
for 40+ years.
Recently
my wife asked if I thought I could make 1000 more jugs.
I don't know if I'm up to it, but it sounded like a challenge
to me. I've decided to give it a try. I'll document my progress
by numbering each piece from now on, beginning with number
"1 of the last 1000 major jugs". Maybe
I'll make it to 1000. Maybe I won't but it's your opportunity
to participate in the experiment and maybe own a bit of
pottery history. Each piece is an original, handmade work
of art signed, dated and numbered.
Each comes with a Certificate of Originality.
What if I make more than 1000? Unlikely, but we'll cross
that bridge if we get to it. I'd have to make 150 jugs a
year for the next 7 years, Frankly, I don't want to work
that hard.
Only major one-of-a-kind jugs will be numbered in the 1000.
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S/H & PAYMENT INFO :::
I
ship via USPS or UPS to the USA only. I might ship to Canada
if you are willing to pay the extra shipping . I usually
ship within 3 working days after payment clears. Weekends
and holidays excepted.
I take great care in the packaging & shipment of my
works. All works shipped are fully insured. I use new clean
boxes and packing materials . Once I give the package to
the shipper I have no control over how long it takes to
be delivered to you.
I
hate being overcharged for shipping so I don't do it. Shipping
has gotten ridiculously expensive and I don't make any profit
on it. In fact, I usually lose money on shipping. If I overcharge
you I either upgrade your order to Priority or refund the
difference.
