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PORCELAIN
I am still working
in porcelain and firing porcelain pots in my new hybrid-fueled (wood and
propane) kiln, but most of these items are now archived (not currently being
made).
I am still making and selling Goddess vases and mini-vases that are wood-fired.
VASES *
BOWLS *
MUGS * PLATES *
PLATTERS *
BAKING DISHES *
OTHER
ITEMS
* MINI-POTS *
LARGE BOWLS
Porcelain is a pure clay with no impurities.
My hybrid wood / gas kiln is fired to cone 10 - over 2300 degrees Fahrenheit.
The
higher the temperature clay is fired, the more dense, vitreous and stronger it
gets.
High-fire
ceramics is the standard of long-lasting, durable kitchenware and functional
clay pieces.
Currently, I am experimenting with different porcelain bodies. Kaolin, the white clay in all porcelains, has slightly different properties when sourced from different places in the world. I am constantly amazed by the results that can be achieved from various natural sources.
I believe glaze colors are more vibrant
on white porcelain clay bodies.
A glossy glaze is used on the inside of all
my
functional pieces which makes them very easy to clean.
I am always
experimenting with new glaze colors and combinations.
The photos below are of pots I have made
in the past. As for the future, I am in the process of changing my
direction.
Bowls are still available, though, I am selling them in full sets. Goddess
vases will keep being made, they are a stalwart of my production.
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GODDESS
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(left & right photos, above) approx 8" tall - a high-fire version of my popular raku-fired
goddess vase.
On the Raku page of this site, you can read a description of
the historical significance of the Goddess, and from where they evolved.
Porcelain & stoneware clays are fired to a much higher
temperature than raku.
The clay is thus vitrified (very dense, not porous like raku
and terra cotta) and will hold water and display your fresh flowers in style.
HYACINTH
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(center photo) 5" - 6" tall - comes with instructions: "How to force a
hyacinth bulb to bloom indoors in the winter".
And it's a great size
for small flower arrangements or use as a pencil holder.
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These are made to nest inside of the next larger
size. Same size bowls stack easily.
A set of 5 bowls nested inside of each other makes a great wedding present.
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MINI ~ sauce ~ holds 1/3 to 1/2 cup of liquid - great for single servings of mayo, melted butter, salad dressing - large enough to hold one beaten egg
SMALL ~ cereal ~ holds 1 cup to 1.5 cup - I like this size for breakfast cereal, a cup of soup, ice cream, small dinner salad
MEDIUM ~ salad ~ holds at least 2 cups - dinner-size serving of salad or soup or a small serving bowl
LARGE ~ serving ~ family-size serving bowl for dinner courses
X-LARGE ~ serving ~ bring your favorite salad to a potluck in style, or use as a fruit bowl
FRUIT BOWL ~ (not pictured) this family-size bowl has 3 feet to raise it off the table
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LARGE ~ most popular size - a large handle for even the largest hands - holds ~ 3 cups
SOUP ~ wider mouth (perfect for lots of whipped cream on hot chocolate) - holds 2 cups, 16 ounces
BEADED ~ (my description) a regular size mug textured near the upper edge ~ 1.5 cup = 12 ounces
BRAIDED HANDLE ~ this unusual design is quite comfortable on the fingers - holds over 12 ounces
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Hand-built, free-form, round, mix or match
colors and/or patterns.
Some people like to have all
their plates the same colors but varied textures, while others like their plates
to be all the same design but different colors. You can have your plates
identical, or a mixture of colors and patterns. These are beautiful and
functional.
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DINNER ~ 11" across - Glazes pool in interesting ways on the textured surface. The texture imprint can be on the entire plate or only the rim.
LUNCH / DESSERT ~ 8 1/2" across
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From 2" to 3.5" tall, these are not true
'miniatures', but small vases.
A perfect for miniature roses or violets.
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These bowls were all made with homemade porcelain paperclay. I mix paper pulp with clay in a liquid state, then dry until a working consistency is reached, This paperclay body can be assembled in a much dryer state than regular clay. Paperclay significantly reduces the weight of the finished piece while keeping the strength of porcelain.
These bowls range from 8" to 10" tall and approximately 15" across.
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