Seagrove Pre-Conference Artist
Daniel Johnston digs most of the materials he uses to make and glaze his pots. The pots are fired in a large 850 cubic ft wood-salt kiln. From digging the clay to firing the kiln he puts all his effort into creating pots that have a powerful presence. It is important to him to create pots that are timeless but reflect the culture and times in which he lives.
LOCAL CLAY & GLAZE
The idea of using wood ash and clay to create a glaze is several thousand years old. Different proportions of these two remarkable materials can give a wide range of amazing results. These two seemingly simple materials have produced glazes throughout time that are unparalleled in diversity and beauty.
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Seagrove Pre-Conference Artist
Daniel Johnston digs most of the materials he uses to make and glaze his pots. The pots are fired in a large 850 cubic ft wood-salt kiln. From digging the clay to firing the kiln he puts all his effort into creating pots that have a powerful presence. It is important to him to create pots that are timeless but reflect the culture and times in which he lives.
LOCAL CLAY & GLAZE
The idea of using wood ash and clay to create a glaze is several thousand years old. Different proportions of these two remarkable materials can give a wide range of amazing results. These two seemingly simple materials have produced glazes throughout time that are unparalleled in diversity and beauty.
Details: