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Porcelain and
Stoneware Pottery
by
Kathy McDonald
Creating objects out of clay is an
ancient craft. The wonder of seeing a lump of
clay transformed into a beautiful vessel has always
amazed me. The process of making pottery looks deceptively simple, especially
when watching a skilled potter at work at the wheel. I have been
fascinated with this process since I first began to play in the "mud" over 20
years ago.
The art and craft of turning clay into pots
is one that is challenging,
 addictive,
creative, rewarding and, at times, frustrating. Working with clay has been an
exciting journey for me. Learning about design, glazes and glaze chemistry, how
heat works and ultimately, how all of these
variables contribute and interact to
leave their mark on a piece of clay is a humbling experience. I remain in awe of
the process, how the clay, glaze and fire combine to produce exciting and often
unexpected results. For me, the reward is when I open the kiln. Even after 20
years, it's still like Christmas morning every time.
Buying Items:
Pottery pieces can be
purchased at
ebay by entering
Willow Tree Pottery where it says: what are you looking for? .
Prices and pieces available are given at
ebay or by checking the
pricelist.
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