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Crystalline pottery stands apart in the world of ceramics for its stunning, natural crystal formations that appear on the surface of the glaze during firing. These crystals create dynamic, one-of-a-kind patterns that cannot be exactly replicated, making each piece truly unique. However, mastering this art is challenging due to the many variables involved and the high loss rate during production. This complexity also contributes to the higher cost of crystalline pottery. This

There is something very satisfying about starting with a ball of soft clay which you control and shape into something which is functional and pleasing to the eye. The spinning of the wheel, the centering of the clay, the opening, pulling up and shaping the form are totally absorbing. The process takes a long time to learn and even longer to become proficient at but once the basics are learnt they form the building block to develop and enhance technique. I learnt my trade, so

This is my first attempt at a blog so please be patient with me! I thought it may be of some interest to give a little background into how I got started in Ceramics. It all began at school with a brilliant teacher called Rachel Caruthers who taught Art and English. She had an art room filled with pottery equipment and she introduced me to throwing on the potters wheel. I just loved it and spent every hour I could trying to make something!! That started it. From there I spent