Obvara, sometimes called Baltic Raku, is an Eastern European firing technique originated in the Baltic region. The hot (1650 degree) piece of pottery is taken out of the kiln and quickly immersed into a fermented liquid, made with water, flour, yeast, and sugar and sometimes beer. The surface of the pot is scalded, leaving a wonderful variation of color from creamy tans, to browns and black. As with other low temperature alternative firings obvara pieces are purely decorative and not to be used with food or water. Decorative only; not food safe. Pottery by Donaree http://www.donaree.com/.
Piece Dimensions: 5.5" x 5.5"