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Mud Man Ceramics Jar - Homemade Pottery from the Heart - Live Event
- Item Number
- 188
- Estimated Value
- 75 USD
Item Description
Jar - Mud Man Ceramics – Homemade Pottery from the Heart
Join us October 28th at Helping Horses Help Kids to bid on this great item.
Jars are always cool. You can keep candy, or you can keep Uncle Earl's ashes in them. Just don't get them mixed up.
Dave Henry (The Mud Man) Potter
I have been throwing pottery for over ten years. I studied under Ban Kajitani, a Japanese potter who taught at the Columbus College of Art and Design back in the mid seventies.
The piece of pottery you have in your hand is made of a type of clay known as stoneware. Stoneware clay is a very durable clay. All of my pieces are one of a kind. I make what is in my heart.
Throwing- The clay is thrown on the wheel and then while it is still wet crumbled dry clay is applied to the outside.
Bisque Firing - After the pot has dried (it normally takes about a week or two) it is placed in the kiln and fired to about 1900F. It normally takes about 24 hours for the first firing.
Glazing - After the pot has been cooled to room temperature it is given a coat of glaze in this case black glaze was used. The pot is set aside to dry. When the glaze is dry using a paintbrush dipped in water some of the glaze is removed. By using a wet brush glaze is left in all of the craters and low spots. When I feel I have removed enough I set the pot aside to dry.
Final Firing - Once again when the pot is completely dry it is placed back into the kiln this time at a higher temperature. Normally about 2200F.
The finished product is checked for any rough edges or sharp areas and the bottom is lightly ground for a smooth surface.
I hope you enjoy this one of kind piece of pottery and that it will serve you for many years.
Item Special Note
- This piece stands about 6.5 – 7” tall if you include the acorn and about the same width.
- The glaze is a wonderful textured earthly glaze.
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