These new creations started several years ago when I was looking for a great holiday subject to teach grade school scholars. Something magical. There were always snowmen and the usual season ideas and we had done winter scenes with mirror for a skating rink dusted with white glitter for snow.
I came up with an idea for a Temple-house with a candle inside. It used all the techniques the scholars from kindergarten to fourth grade had learned. The pancake (the base or land), rolling pin flattened slabs (the wall) and a pinch pot (the domed roof). I did a quick demonstration for them and they were ready. Here is my first luminary Temple.
Over the years I have kept building these Luminary Temples in my studio in Pioneer Square.They are great for the whole year but especially during the darker winter days. They have a special magic when a votive candle is slid in the backdoor and the golden light shines through the door, windows and decorative holes that fill with clear glaze and become diamonds of light.
The newest Luminary Temples along with previous ones are porcelain with clear glaze and new glazes to promote crackle in the glaze. I find they make the best gifts. They are unique, hand made and have a special magic.
You can view the series and purchase them at: http://www.eddcox.com/purchase_luminaries.htmlThey are a real collectors item and an amazing gift at $35.00.
Have a magical Holiday Season.
All the Best, Edd
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