Ceramic Brooch: Heart Piano

The design can be seen as both a heart and a piano. The brown hue resembles chocolate. We paid special attention to expressing the white keys with an earthy, natural clay texture. Size: Approx. H 25 x W 30mm Material: Ceramic * The photo shows the actual item you will receive. (The top photo is for illustrative purposes.) * Materials may change during resale. .............................................. Production Process, etc. Starting with a sketch, the clay is shaped, dried slightly, and then refined through repeated steps. We produce enough to fill the kiln evenly over about a month. Bisque firing takes 7 hours, after which the pieces are removed, wiped with water, and individually glazed before a 12-hour final firing. Some pieces receive a gold glaze and are returned to the kiln for another 7 hours. As they require slow cooling, we wait about two days after each firing before removing them from the kiln. Finally, each piece is inspected by hand, and a pin is attached to those that meet our standards. Currently, our success rate is around 70%. Although this process requires significant time and effort, the result is a decorative brooch that combines the tactile feel of clay, the durability of ceramic, the luster of glaze, and the sparkle of gold accents. We believe this is an item that can be cherished for a long time, unchanged.