The Process - How it's made

Working from clay to final ceramics piece consists of multiple steps, taking up to two weeks for one piece to finish.

Shaping the Clay
It all begins with soft, raw clay. I hand shape and mold it, letting creativity and touch guide the form.

Refining
Once the shape is set, we smooth and refine the piece, adding details and ensuring balance.

Drying
The piece dries naturally, allowing it to harden and prepare for the next stage. At this stage, the clay is its most fragile and needs careful handling.

Bisque Firing
After drying, the first firing process takes the clay from fragile to firm, setting its basic form. During this firing, the clay reaches a temperature between 600 and 900 degrees to sinter the clay.

Glazing
Each piece is coated with glaze, adding texture, color, and a protective layer. The colors of glazes are traditionally formed from minerals and metal oxides.

Final Firing
A second, higher-temperature firing between 1100-1200 degrees locks in the glaze and strengthens the piece, making it durable and unique. 

Finishing Touches
After cooling, we inspect and polish each item, giving it the final touches before it's ready for its new home!

Glazing and firing are unpredictable processes, so you never know what the final product will look like. Opening the kiln is always a big surprise all over again.