Wheel thrown and hand building techniques. This piece is hand painted and sponged off to create the rustic effect on the head, and then the bird is hand painted with glazes. This piece is glaze fired to cone five in oxidation. The Birdie on Brains series is about the the connections with nature, and to stop and take a peek at natural surroundings more often than not. This piece comes with a wire installed and is ready to hang.