These yads (Torah Pointers) came our of my kiln and were all sold the next day right here in Portland, Oregon!
I'm experimenting with different ways of making these pointers so that the colors can be vibrant or subtle, depending on the needs of the leyhner (Torah chanter.)
I shifted away from the design that requires torch work. I felt they were too fragile and frankly, I just didn't love doing the open flame-work....I know....that's heresy in some circles!
My most recent batch was less exciting but I learned oh so much more...about volume, color blending, heat...and more.
I'll salvage some of these, polish them, shape the point and fire them so they will be ready for use, but a couple will be chopped up and reused in my next experiment.
I have several commissions ahead of me so I may be absent from my blog for awhile.
I'll post the commissions...with permission of the permission of my customers.
In the meantime..... HAPPY CHANUKAH!
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