Firing – Each vessel is carefully exposed to flame, allowing the fire to shape its form with cracking and revealing the texture in the wood grain.

Brushing & Sanding – Once cooled, the surface is brushed to remove charred material, then lightly sanded to enhance the vessel’s textural quality.

Finishing – Finally, it is oiled and burnished to achieve a deep, rich black finish that highlights the dramatic fire-sculpted surface.

Gavin Brunton – Artist and Maker