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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
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Sea green creature wine bottle stopper. Distinctive art handmade in Vermont from stoneware clay, glazed, and then epoxied to medical-grade steel. An heirloom-quality piece!

"Screwie" is definitely one of my cooler stopper so far! I cut in individual scales and added four spiraling vanes curling up from the top of its head, intending it for this particular glaze. In smooth parts of the design, the glaze is a nice sea green. Where its thicker (on the scale lines, alone the vanes, and right where it attaches to the stopper) it turns a nice blue-green with light blue flecks. Very pretty to look at and hold!

I included a photo of "Screwie" (and a few of its friends) curing after being epoxied to give you some feel for the process.

"Screwie" is my longest stopper yet - 8" inches long and about 1 inch wide. Because he's so long, you'll want to take extra care with his tail, but he'll sure make quite the conversation starter when you show him off!

Perfect for your favorite bottle of wine, vinegar, home-made spirits, or even perfume! The business end is made of the highest quality stainless available anywhere, which is then attached using industrial-strength epoxy. (See my blog for more info if you're curious about my process.) 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.

This is *not* your run-of-the-mill corner store bottle toppers -- it is a labor of love, truly one-of-a-kind, took hours to make, and is built to last!


All my creations come very carefully wrapped for safety. If you have special shipping needs, let me know and I'll certainly accommodate.
Price:
$55.00
Quantity:
1
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Materials:
white stoneware, glaze, loving care, whimsy, fire, medical grade stainless steel, medical grade rubber, fake celadon glaze
Tags:
wine stopper, bottle stopper, bottletopper, whimsical, ooak, display, home decor, bar, wedding, houseware, barware, last minute gifts, hostess gift
Photos (click to enlarge)