Flower Shaped Cups – This Week in the Studio

This week in the studio, I worked on flower shaped cups.

The softly wavy rims give each piece a gentle movement. Every cup was shaped individually carrying small differences in form and surface. 

I stamped each one at the base and seeing them together after the firing felt special.
I also filmed the process.

You can watch the making of these cups on my YouTube channel.

Epsom Salt Surface Experiment

I mixed Epsom salt into slip and used it to create these raised lines on the surface.

I’ve tested this technique before on smaller pieces, but this is the first time I’m trying it on larger forms. I made these bowls for myself — partly as an experiment, partly just to explore the surface. I really like how they look in their raw state.

Now I’m unsure what kind of glaze to use. Something that highlights the texture? Or something more subtle and soft? I haven’t decided yet. Let’s see what they become after firing.

 

A new Youtube Vlog!

A new video is now live on my YouTube channel.

From an sea walk to the studio this video shows the process behind my black clay cups.

 

Quiet Pottery Studio Day (with my cat)

I just uploaded my first YouTube video.

It’s a calm day in my pottery studio where I make a wheel-thrown mug from start to finish — throwing, trimming, glazing and firing.

My cat joined me a few times while I was working.
If you enjoy quiet studio moments and handmade ceramics, you might like it.

Watch the full video on YouTube