Maiolica - Traditional and Non-traditional

A traditional design with Ships on Terra Cotta and a Non-Traditional Sailor Tattoo Design I call "First Mate" This is my second stab at the "First Mate"

Maiolica - Some very traditional Old World - some not so traditional with Sailor Tattoo Designs.

Mermaid - a sailor's dream!

Sailor Tattoo Star

Very Traditional!

Beanpot

Traditional New England Hand Throw Beanpot w/ very non-traditional design. The clay body has specks of Mag. Oxide that make the brown speckles. I fired the lid in place, dry. The Oxide must have fluxed fusing the lid to the body. I tried every trick I knew to dislodge it and it would not budge. I have given up and decided it would be a great doorstop. Then, I picked it up by the loop and it came free and clear. - (I already have request for more of this form.)

I am really happy with these'

I like how these came out. The little Ginger Jar in browns is my favorite. All where from a batch thrown in late July and August. The mug and the Creamer/Sugar are dark stoneware clay fired in oxidation to Cone 6 - High Fire. The Ginger Jar is white stoneware clay from the same firing.

Some of my pottery. (Yes, I also make pottery.)

Some of my pottery. (Yes, I also make pottery.)