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March 11, 2010
Monthly Prize Drawing has posted a new blog article titled "March Subscribers Prize Drawing--ceramic flute by Meadowlark Flutes!". Excerpt:
This months subscribers prize has been donated by John Kulias of Meadowlark Flutes. John specializes in creating his beautiful flutes from clay, and using the ancient technique of pit firing them to make them into unique works of visual art that look as good as they sound! You have to see and hear these flutes to believe them–totally amazing. John explains: “The process begins by creating the shape of the flute and finding its voice. Once the flute is kiln-fired and tuned for a second time, it is then pit fired to attain its earthy colors. The pit firing process is ...Read the rest of this article...
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