Marshmallow Pokéball
This Pokéball was made by throwing a closed ball shaped piece on the wheel. Once dried enough, a foot was trimmed at the bottom and then the enclosed ball was cut open and further refined in the trimming process. This Pokéball was fired using the Obvara technique which created this look of a toasted marshmallow effect. Hinges were added after the firing process that opens it just like a Pokéball! It’s perfect for holding jewelry, keys, or small knickknacks.
Approximate dimensions: 5”H x 5”W
This Pokéball was made by throwing a closed ball shaped piece on the wheel. Once dried enough, a foot was trimmed at the bottom and then the enclosed ball was cut open and further refined in the trimming process. This Pokéball was fired using the Obvara technique which created this look of a toasted marshmallow effect. Hinges were added after the firing process that opens it just like a Pokéball! It’s perfect for holding jewelry, keys, or small knickknacks.
Approximate dimensions: 5”H x 5”W
This Pokéball was made by throwing a closed ball shaped piece on the wheel. Once dried enough, a foot was trimmed at the bottom and then the enclosed ball was cut open and further refined in the trimming process. This Pokéball was fired using the Obvara technique which created this look of a toasted marshmallow effect. Hinges were added after the firing process that opens it just like a Pokéball! It’s perfect for holding jewelry, keys, or small knickknacks.
Approximate dimensions: 5”H x 5”W
The obvara firing process, which originated in Eastern Europe around the 12th Century, involves scalding the finish on the pottery to seal the porous surface. The piece is left unglazed, removed from the kiln at approximately 1600°F, and dipped into a fermented liquid, made with water, flour, yeast, and sugar before being dunked in water to rapidly cool the piece. The effects are quite stunning.
