Learn more about my custom sea turtle sinks! This sink is MADE TO ORDER and will take 4-5 weeks to compete. The pictures are examples of sinks I have done in the past so you can see a few different options of color and see that no two of these ever turns out exactly a like. I first throw the sink on on a potter's wheel, then trim the underneath to give it a foot ring like a bowl so it will sit on surface (counter/dresser/vintage table) nicely. I sculpted a sea turtle and made a plaster mold so that I can replicate them but each sea turtle will be different doe to the different position/pose they take when added the the sink. I will press the clay into the mold to make the sea turtles and then manipulate each one with a different position and slight different body shape. The turtles are then joined to the sink using clay slip (liquid clay). I will make and position 2-4 turtles on this sink per this listing at your choice. The pictured example has rim is textured to look like waves then patches of sandy beach that the turtle are climbing on but I can just make the waves with out the sandy beach if preferred. Because this sink has the added sculptural elements it will need a slow drying time, that is why it will take 4-5 weeks to complete. When it is dry I will bisque it (pre-fire for glaze) and glazed it.

This listing is for a sink up to 15" in diameter and 7" tall, please convo me prior to ordering if larger dimensions are needed. I am usually happy to make prior to purchase so please convo me if interested. I primarily do crystalline glazes for the sinks and can pretty much find a way to do most colors but if you are interested in a certain color that you do not see in any of my work please convo me to see if I can do it. I will need the size of your drain pipe which is usually 1 1/4", 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" in diameter prior to shipping. Thanks for your interest!

Please cut and paste my weebly website address if you are interested in seeing how they are made:

http://www.customartsinks.com/how-they-are-created.html

Crystalline glazed ceramics is a very involved process. The flower-like appearance of the glaze is actually zinc crystals that grow in the glaze during a slow controlled cooling after the peak temperature is reached. The glaze is very fluid and tends to run of the pot so a catcher is also thrown and fired under the piece to catch the run off glaze. The catcher is then separated and the bottom is ground down if there are any sharp edges or uneven glaze pools. Since the process is so involved there is a lot that can go wrong, so each successful piece is precious and completely unique.

The porcelain is a cone 9/10 porcelain fired to cone 9/10, that means it is completely vitrified (glass like) and will not absorb water. Please do not use abrasive cleaners (this will wear down the glaze over time). Plumbing not included.

I am now packaging myself and shipping through USPS due to breakage occurring with other methods. They are insured. Packaging for two boxes and bubble wrap is about $10-15 per sink and the actual shipping cost varies based on delivery distance from me. I do refund shipping overcharges or would be happy to change the price prior to purchase if you shipping is less because of location proximity to me.