Knygos laikiklis | Šamotas, stiklas, metalo oksidai

Keraminis knygos laikiklis – namo siluetą primenanti mažoji skulptūra

Ceramic book holder

€120.00

Handmade ceramic item. An ideal gift for book lovers.

The piece is made to order (about 14 days)

Each handmade piece has its own character
Therefore, no two pieces from the same collection are identical
May differ slightly from those shown in the photos
Natural and durable materials are used in production
Works are not reproduced.
Packed in gift-worthy packaging

Creativity begins with an inner feeling and transforms into a form that is easy to tame.

ABOUT THE WORK

Book Holder is a small functional sculpture that combines objective precision and symbolic form. Its composition resembles the silhouette of a house: two diagonal planes form the roof, and the clean space above it becomes a place for a book and a symbolic mise-en-scène. The clear geometry gives this piece a restrained, conceptualized posture.

History

The form of this work is based on one of the most recognizable archetypal signs – the outline of a house. However, here it functions not as a decorative motif, but as a structure: the book becomes a roof, the holder – a support, and the inner cavity – a repository for the artifact of thought. The composition is rational, symmetrical, stable. It is this statics that creates the impression of finality and allows the object to act as a work of small architecture.

Materiality here is inseparable from the idea. The visually solid surface absorbs the gaze, and the light edges of the book's pages stand out as a compositional counterpoint. The miniature figure incorporated in the center – a motif of a house, a city – reinforces the sense of scale: the book here becomes a building, and reading – an act of returning to it.

This is a work about the book as a refuge. Not about urgent consumption, but about stopping, returning, and continuing thought. The holder protects not only the place on the page. It protects the very state of reading – that interval of time between closing the book and opening it again.

Combination ideas

This piece is particularly well suited to a restrained interior, where form, surface and light fall are important. It is close to wood tones, black, graphite and light pastel-colored bedside table surfaces, natural stone, glass. Several carefully selected, favorite books can be arranged next to it, but it is quite independent and alone.

Occasion

Gift for a book enthusiast | A new reading experience | A thoughtful item for yourself

Ceramic material:	Plastic chamotte mass (0.2 mm): firing temperature 1000-1240°C, Gold (14K) \| firing temperature: for ceramics and porcelain 780-800°C, Glass granules \| Transparent
Meters pcs.:	unit

CARE OF CHAMOMILE SCULPTURES AND INTERIOR DECORATIVE ITEMS

Fine-grained chamotte sculptures, due to their often more porous, often unglazed surface, are more sensitive to abrasion, dirt absorption, and improper wet cleaning; the most important prevention: dry cleaning.

Precious metal lusters (gold, platinum, palladium, etc.) have a thin overglaze coating, fired at a lower temperature, and are therefore more vulnerable to abrasives and friction; it is recommended to maintain such decors gently, by hand, without scrubbing.

MATERIAL PROPERTIES

Chamotte is a high-temperature fired and crushed clay material that is mixed into the mass. It reduces drying/firing shrinkage, helps dry more evenly, and can increase resistance to thermal stresses (especially in larger-shaped items), but can also leave the surface with a more porous and "receptive" texture (especially if unglazed).

This maintenance is intended for fine-grained chamotte sculptures, interior decor items (often more massive forms), which may be unglazed or partially/glazed.

CLEANING

Dry cleaning (basic method): remove dust with a soft brush and „drive“ it into a vacuum cleaner with minimal suction. Do not use rough cloths - this increases the risk of scratches and fading of the decor.

Wet cleaning only exceptionally: „washing“ or soaking is not recommended – especially if there is porosity, old repairs or unclear condition. If it is necessary (e.g. sticky dirt), consult a specialist first.

COMPARISON OF MATERIALS

Material	Decor	Is it dishwasher safe?	Recommended cleaning	Risks
Fine fraction chamotte	There is no luster.	No	Dry cleaning: soft brush, vacuum cleaner with minimum suction; wet cleaning – only exceptionally	Surface stains from grease/touch; scratched
Fine fraction chamotte	Precious metal luster (local)	No	Minimal contact: dry, ultra-gentle wiping	Measuring polished areas; damage to decorative coating