ABOUT MY CERAMIC PROCESS

My process centers on crafting unique pieces from clay, primarily using slab-building techniques. Each creation I undertake involves shaping the clay into distinct hollow forms, with a thickness typically ranging from 0.5 inches to 1.5 inches.

Firing my pieces to either cone 3 or cone 6, with most glazed projects reaching cone six, ensures their durability and vibrant finish. I explore a multitude of finishing mediums, including glaze, spray paint, acrylic, watercolor, oil, wax, graphite, clay, fabric, and wood.

The creation of life-size horses, which can take anywhere from three weeks to three months, underscores the meticulous dedication woven into my craft. These large works also vary in weight, ranging from 100lbs to 700lbs, adding a physical dimension to their artistic significance.

Materials

Clay Bodies

Midrange šŸ”ŗ6
stoneware Clay Recipe

Hawthorne Fire clay - 32

Lincoln Fire clay - 31

OM4 Ball - 23

Wollastonite - 22

Grog 20.50 - 31

Grog 20F - 21

+ 3 rolls of toilet paper to help with dry strength. Soak in a bucket water then slowly add to mixer.

Commercial clay bodies

Standard Clay
24 Chestnut St, Carnegie, PA 15106

Clay Art Center
2636 Pioneer Way E, Waller, WA 98404

ceramic Surfaces

Cold Surfaces

Art tools

  • Favorite score tool - fork

  • Slip and hair surface brushes ($2 brushes from any hardware store)

  • Best clay paddle - available from Lisa Clague

  • Best wooden tools - available from Ben Jackle

Free Digital Resources

Ceramic Resources

Videos and Podcasts

Image references