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16" Wood-fired Vase
This vase has a natural wood ash glaze from California pine and oak. This was fired in an anagama kiln for 10 days.
Dimensions: 16" H x 4" W
Date: 2023
5" pinched bowl w/ stand
This bowl and stand has a natural wood ash glaze from California pine and oak. This was fired in an anagama kiln for 10 days.
Dimensions: 5" H x 4" W
Date: 2023
11" wide wood-fired ceramic basket w/ tree root handle
This large basket form has a natural wood ash glaze from California pine and oak. Inside is a white liner glaze with real shell marks inside (from firing another piece of pottery inside of it). It has been finished with a twine-wrapped handle from a tree root.
This was fired in a wood-fired kiln for 5 days. Made with a cone 10 porcelain-stoneware clay blend.
Dimensions: 14" H x 15" W x 11" D (measured with the handle)
Date: 2023
"Checkpoint Urn #2" Wood-fired Urn/Jar
This one-of-a-kind large urn has a natural wood ash glaze from California pine and oak. This was fired in an anagama kiln for 10 days. The clay used is a stoneware blend that mimics a Japanese "Bizen" clay body which produces a broad palette including yellow, orange, brown, gray and the occasional purple surface. This clay body also has feldspar inclusions which melt out and produce white pearls on the surface.
Dimensions: 17" H x 10" W
Date: 2023
Medium: cone 10 Stoneware
The concept was inspired by the idea of death being just a "checkpoint" to the afterlife. The lid was designed to look like the checkpoint object in Sonic the Hedgehog and the handles are molded from a Sega Genesis controller. With a wood ash surface, this urn looks ancient and retro simultaneously.
Honor a loved one with putting their ashes in this urn or it can also display well on its own as a sculpture.
9" Wood-fired Pitcher
This comfortable stoneware pitcher has a natural wood ash glaze from California pine and oak. There are some incredible surface crystals that have formed on this piece due to optimal placement and slow 2-week cooling (see detail images).
This was fired in an anagama kiln for 10 days.
Dimensions: 9" H x 6" W
Date: 2023
Medium: Cone 10 Porcelain-Stoneware Blend
3" Wood-fired Tea Bowl
This tea bowl has a natural wood ash glaze from California pine and oak. This was fired in an anagama kiln for 10 days.
Dimensions: 3" H x 4" W
Date: 2023
Medium: cone 10 Porcelain-Stoneware Blend
3" Wood-fired Tea Bowl #2
This tea bowl has a natural wood ash glaze from California pine and oak. This was fired in an anagama kiln for 10 days.
Dimensions: 3" H x 5" W
Date: 2023
Medium: Cone 10 Stoneware
8" Wood-fired Vase
This vase has a natural wood ash glaze from California pine and oak. This was fired in an anagama kiln for 10 days.
As you can see in the images, this vase received an incredible amount of ash buildup, resulting in a heavy glass drip accumulation on the side it was laying on. Unfortunately, with this much ash melt, some problems often occur: this piece has a dunting crack from the cool-down and is no longer functional (cannot hold water) and serves only as a beautiful sculptural vessel.
Nonetheless, there are some remarkable surface crystals that have formed, as well as a myriad of different colors and textures, from smooth and glossy to rough and crunchy. If you are a fan of the wood-firing process, this piece shows off just about every possible result from a wood kiln -- a truly one-of-a-kind piece!
Dimensions: 8.5" H x 3" W
Date: 2023
Medium: Porcelain-Stoneware Blend
NES-Handled Vase (Artifictions Series)
This stoneware vase was given a unique eroded surface and then salt-fired, creating the aged orange peel texture throughout. The handles were molded with an iron-rich clay for contrast and the handles were finished with real gold luster on the buttons.
Dimensions: 10" H x 7" W x 7"D
Warp Pipe Vase (Artifictions Series)
This stoneware vase was given a unique eroded surface and then salt-fired, creating the aged orange peel texture throughout. Underglazes were also used to add color accents.
Dimensions: 9" H x 9" W x 6" D
5" Wood-fired Bowl
This lightweight bowl has a beautiful natural wood ash glaze from California pine and oak. This was fired in a wood-fired kiln for 5 days. Made with cone 10 stoneware.
Dimensions: 3" H x 5" W
Date: 2023
6" Wood-fired Vase w/ oyster shells
This vase has a natural wood ash glaze from California pine and oak. This was fired in a wood-fired kiln for 5 days. It was fired near the side-stoke holes on its side with oyster shells underneath to prevent sticking to the kiln floor. Made with cone 10 stoneware.
Dimensions: 6" H x 5" W
Date: 2023