Mica & Horsehair Tray
Create a striking focal point anywhere in your home with this one-of-a-kind tray. Created with a deep commitment to sustainability, it was handmade using ethically sourced mica powder mixed with fine clay particles, which lend a subtle shimmer to its surface. The tray's uniqueness is further enhanced by the intricate horsehair technique, where natural horsehair is laid on the ceramic surface during firing, resulting in captivating and unpredictable patterns that celebrate the beauty of imperfection. Not for food use, this tray is designed to be a decorative accent, perhaps holding a few candles, acorns or pine cones. A testament to the harmony between ethical sourcing and creative expression, it is an eco-friendly addition to your home that you can feel good about using.
Length: 15”
Width: 6-1/4”
Height: 3/4”
Natural mica powder is made from muscovite, a silicate mineral in the same family as quartz. With a shimmering, iridescent quality, mica is widely used in cosmetics and as a filler in cement. But mica mining is concerning on several levels. Open pit mining leads to soil erosion, the formation of sinkholes and possible pollution of waterways. In addition, many illegal mines utilize child labor to extract the mineral. Fortunately, mica can also be made in a lab, completely eliminating the need for mining. The synthetic version of mica is called fluorphlogopite and it’s purported to be brighter and purer than that made from muscovite.
Create a striking focal point anywhere in your home with this one-of-a-kind tray. Created with a deep commitment to sustainability, it was handmade using ethically sourced mica powder mixed with fine clay particles, which lend a subtle shimmer to its surface. The tray's uniqueness is further enhanced by the intricate horsehair technique, where natural horsehair is laid on the ceramic surface during firing, resulting in captivating and unpredictable patterns that celebrate the beauty of imperfection. Not for food use, this tray is designed to be a decorative accent, perhaps holding a few candles, acorns or pine cones. A testament to the harmony between ethical sourcing and creative expression, it is an eco-friendly addition to your home that you can feel good about using.
Length: 15”
Width: 6-1/4”
Height: 3/4”
Natural mica powder is made from muscovite, a silicate mineral in the same family as quartz. With a shimmering, iridescent quality, mica is widely used in cosmetics and as a filler in cement. But mica mining is concerning on several levels. Open pit mining leads to soil erosion, the formation of sinkholes and possible pollution of waterways. In addition, many illegal mines utilize child labor to extract the mineral. Fortunately, mica can also be made in a lab, completely eliminating the need for mining. The synthetic version of mica is called fluorphlogopite and it’s purported to be brighter and purer than that made from muscovite.
Create a striking focal point anywhere in your home with this one-of-a-kind tray. Created with a deep commitment to sustainability, it was handmade using ethically sourced mica powder mixed with fine clay particles, which lend a subtle shimmer to its surface. The tray's uniqueness is further enhanced by the intricate horsehair technique, where natural horsehair is laid on the ceramic surface during firing, resulting in captivating and unpredictable patterns that celebrate the beauty of imperfection. Not for food use, this tray is designed to be a decorative accent, perhaps holding a few candles, acorns or pine cones. A testament to the harmony between ethical sourcing and creative expression, it is an eco-friendly addition to your home that you can feel good about using.
Length: 15”
Width: 6-1/4”
Height: 3/4”
Natural mica powder is made from muscovite, a silicate mineral in the same family as quartz. With a shimmering, iridescent quality, mica is widely used in cosmetics and as a filler in cement. But mica mining is concerning on several levels. Open pit mining leads to soil erosion, the formation of sinkholes and possible pollution of waterways. In addition, many illegal mines utilize child labor to extract the mineral. Fortunately, mica can also be made in a lab, completely eliminating the need for mining. The synthetic version of mica is called fluorphlogopite and it’s purported to be brighter and purer than that made from muscovite.