In the fall of 2002 I spent some time crafting
earth. Click image for high resolution.
Each piece is glazed with a clear glass. I made this
glaze mixing powdered chemicals, and got a fine headache regardless of my
face mask.
This
is a combination of two wheel thrown pieces and coil method. There was a
minimum height to reach. The top piece is closed at the bottom, and can be
used as a vase. The bottom is open, and for example, a candle can be
placed underneath.
The glaze cools forming
fine cracks. I washed this piece with color to exaggerate them.
The colors under the glaze are from powdered chemicals
that were pulled as the glaze melted. Cobolt, black iron oxide, et
cetera...
This set is made from layered red and white clay,
creating a sandy wood grain.
