Artist: Tim Curtin I've been working in clay for twenty years now, and what originally started as a lark has become a definite obsession. I love the ability to sit down with a lump of mud and turn it into something beautiful and long-lasting with nothing more than my hands and fire.
These are *not* your run-of-the-mill corner store bottle toppers -- they are a labor of love, each truly one-of-a-kind, take hours to make, and are built to last! The business end is machined from the highest quality stainless available anywhere, which is then carefully attached to my creations using industrial-strength epoxy. Unlike most stoppers that are plated and can flake or pit, these are medical-grade and can be kept in a bottle for as long as you like. Perfect for anything from wine to perfume to vinegar.
For more info about me and my work, visit CurtinsCreations.com or email Tim@CurtinsCreations.com
- Description:
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Deep cerulean green wine bottle stopper. Hand-crafted in Vermont from stoneware clay, glazed, and then epoxied to the highest-quality stainless steel stoppers available anywhere.
"OhBoyOhBoy" is just thrilled to be diving into your bottle, paws clasped together, tail curled around, and wings flapping for joy! The green glaze pooled and crackled really nicely - this piece is beautiful to look at and feels great in your hand.
(Unlike most stoppers that are plated and can flake or pit, these are medical-grade and can be kept in a bottle for as long as you like.) These are *not* your run-of-the-mill corner store stoppers -- they are a labor of love, each truly one-of-a-kind, take hours to make, and are built to last!
Perfect for your favorite bottle of wine, vinegar, home-made spirits, or even perfume.
From tip to tail "OhBoyOhBoy" is just about 4.25 inches long.
All my creations come very carefully wrapped for safety. If you have special shipping needs, let me know and I'll certainly accommodate. - Price:
- $40.00
- Quantity:
- 1
- Links:
- Visit my Etsy store:
- http://CurtinsCreations.etsy.com/
- My other stoppers are here
- http://www.etsy.com/shop/CurtinsCreations?section_id=7359176
- Visit "OhBoyOhBoy" in real life on display at Blue Bird Tavern in Burlington, VT. (Have one of their burgers while you're there!)
- http://www.bluebirdvermont.com
- Black acrylic display stand included free!
- http://curtinscreations.com/finished-work/?item=17
- Full-size photos of "OhBoyOhBoy (Unavailable)" are here:
- http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/15040864_jekbE
- My blog for thoughts, glaze samples, info about my process and progress, and more
- http://www.curtinscreations.com
- Materials:
- white stoneware, glaze, loving care, whimsy, fire, medical grade stainless steel, medical grade rubber, frog pond green glaze, clear glaze
- Tags:
- wine stopper, bottle stopper, bottletopper, whimsical, ooak, home decor, bar, wedding, houseware, barware, last minute gifts, hostess gift, handthrown
- Photos (click to enlarge)
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