{"product_id":"large-decorative-plate-for-wall","title":"Large Decorative Plate For Wall","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eBurnished clay\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional Mexican pottery technique known for its smooth, glossy finish achieved without the use of glaze. The shine comes entirely from hand-polishing the surface of the piece before firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eWhat is burnished clay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eBurnished clay pottery is made from natural clay that, once shaped and partially dried, is carefully polished with a smooth stone, quartz, or even a metal spoon. 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