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![]() Two techniques have given me endless opportunities during my fifteen years of working with clay. One is slab rolling. It's just like being given a clear canvas. Possibilities abound. Another is randomly coiling clay or rolling out irregular shapes. Fragility imposes wonderful challenges. Will the pieces hold their shape, crack or explode? Will they survive a final firing? Success makes it all worthwhile. ![]() ![]() ![]() Evolving naturally from my previous work are barrel and pit firing. Items such as banana skins, nutshells, garden fertilizers are included in the pit or drum next to the piece being fired with wood and straw. This creates singular pieces, markings and colours belonging uniquely to the piece fired. ![]() |
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