Terra Incognito: The Method Behind the Form There are various forming methods than can be used when working with clay. As a self-proclaimed clay nerd, I can tell you that one of my favorite parts of the journey is actually forming the piece. There is a “form” and there is a “surface” and if you…
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Terracotta Transformations: The Fire Behind Baked Earth
As the days grow shorter, and we inch toward the certainty of a cold winter, it seems fitting to talk about fire. I love fire. It takes a deep understanding of this primary element to master the process of “firing” clay. In my last installment we talked about frost proof ceramics and even that conversation…
How It Works: Frostproof Terracotta
How It Works: Frostproof Terracotta It’s hard to believe that it is already Fall. In California, leaves don’t change much in a drought, no matter what time of year. But as another October becomes a thing of the past, much of the country can already feel the promise of winter. So let’s talk about frostproof terracotta….
