
Item 585
$40 (large one only)
My process for creating carved ceramic pieces begins with throwing a cylinder or bowl on the wheel and then trimming it when it is leather hard. Since the clay is still workable at this point, I either trace over a design that I have previously created on paper or alternatively draw a design freehand onto the white clay body. I use various small wooden and metal carving tools to carve away parts of the clay leaving the design relief raised from the surface of the pot. I use a soft paintbrush to soften the edges of the carving, and then add some small line details to my work. The piece is bisque fired after it dries completely and a transparent celadon glaze is applied by dipping or painting it on the surface. Finally, the piece has a final glaze fire in the kiln. Carving takes many hours to do but I enjoy being able to manipulate the clay to reveal a soft, flowing and pleasing design. Below are some examples of my carved pieces.
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Item 585
$40 (large one only)
Item 586
$40 each
Item 602
$40ea (only 1 left)
Item 491
$65
Item 473
$90
Item 680
$120
Item 708
$30 each
Item 707
$40 each
Item 706
$40 each
Item 475
$40
Item 683
$60
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