Wayne Galloway

SMOKE FIRED CALM SEA ORB

£65.00

Wayne Galloway

Regular price £65 Sale

Hand crafted by ceramist Wayne Galloway in his Fife-based studio in Scotland.

This piece has been thrown on the potters' wheel and carefully burnished with a beach pebble to create a sealed surface. Several coats of Terra Sigillata are applied and then further buffing takes place, resulting in a mirror shine on the clay. The piece is then fired in Wayne's electric kiln. After this, Wayne takes the piece to Cambo Estate in Fife, where it is smoke fired with locally collected materials including seed heads, grasses, seaweed and pinecones. Sawdust, provided by Anstruther Fisheries Museum boatyard, is packed around the piece. As the fire burns around the pot, unique markings adorn the surface. The results are unpredictable, unique and beautiful creating one-of-a-kind pieces.

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LUXURY GIFT WRAPPING

Select 'Luxury Gift Wrapping' in BAG and, for £6.00 per gift ordered, we will wrap the gift beautifully in one of our luxury gift boxes with tissue paper, ribbon and seasonal decoration. We can also add a personalised message at no extra cost, which you can provide in the 'notes' section in CHECKOUT.

MEASUREMENTS

Height: approx: 6cm
Width: approx 9cm
Weight: approx 100g

UK DELIVERY & LEAD TIMES

3 weeks but usually sooner. We currently have a few of these in stock.

Standard Delivery - is for items that are small/light in weight, delivery is £7 and should be with you in five to seven working days. If a piece is needed urgently don’t hesitate to get in touch as we may be able to fulfil your wishes using an express service at an extra charge.

Specialist Delivery - is for items that are too large/heavy/fragile to be sent in a parcel. As soon as your order has been received our customer service team will be in contact thanking you for your order and providing an accurate lead time. A shipping invoice will then be emailed to you requiring payment prior to despatch. Be assured, AUTHOR have negotiated competitive shipping costs from reliable couriers.

If you would like a shipping estimate prior to ordering, please send us an enquiry using our contact form.

We will be in touch to arrange delivery as soon as all of the items in your order are in stock, sending you tracking information. AUTHOR takes pride in providing outstanding customer service and we are here to help with any enquiries you may have.

WE SHIP GLOBALLY | INTERNATIONAL ORDERS

As soon as your order has been received our customer service team will be in contact thanking you for your order and providing an accurate lead time. An International shipping invoice will then be emailed to you requiring payment prior to despatch. Be assured, AUTHOR have negotiated competitive international shipping costs from reliable couriers.

If you would like a shipping estimate prior to ordering, please send us an enquiry using our contact form.

*All International orders are zero UK VAT rated however we are not liable for the collection or payment of any customs charges or local taxes payable outside of UK. If there are any customs charges/duties/taxes the designated courier will be in touch with you prior to delivery.

TO TREASURE FOR EVER

Keep dry. When cleaning use a soft cloth to polish. To boost shine, apply a small amount of clear beeswax polish and buff to a shine. Smoke fired ceramics are not food safe.

Why we love this product

Like a beautiful pebble from a moody British shore

These stunning smoke fired pieces by Wayne Galloway are inspired by the surrounding landscape, geology and natural textures found around the coastal town of Crail in Fife, Scotland where Wayne is based. Terra Sigillata was used by ancient civilisations to seal their pots. It completely transforms the clay and produces and beautifully smooth, shiny surface. These gorgeous pieces stir up memories of beach-combing as a child and finding the best pebble to skim the water with. The smooth exterior is pleasing to the eye and touch. As these pieces are smoke fired, the surface pattern is sporadic and unique making these truly individual ceramic pieces.

SMOKE FIRED CALM SEA ORB