Hitching a Ride Product:Hitching a Ride Envelope closure

Envelope closure

delicate leaves

Bright multicolor tones combine with rich texture for a dramatic visual experience

Glazes are hand painted with small brushes onto the wonderful texture to create a mosaic look

Hitching a Ride Product:Hitching a Ride Envelope closureEach dog starts as a series of clay cones and cylinders. As they are assembled, the pose emerges. The surface is smoothed then textured. After the first firing, glaze is applied and then selectively wiped away to achieve a worn look. This dog is modeled after Cathy Broski's own beloved pet, Porter, who was rescued by her husband on Valentine's Day 2005. Matte finish Ceramic: fired at cone 6, vitrified Materials: Ceramic, Stoneware