Sitting down at the wheel, feeling the clay, and deciding where it’s going to take me.
As I throw, I enter my own state of meditation.
I try to connect with the clay as much as possible, yet i’ve also learned how to let it go- as many steps may not go according to plan.
my favorite ceramics quote symbolizes this:
“the potter becomes the pot”- Ram Das
LEather Hard
Once the clay dries a bit, I’m able to trim the foot and add final details.
I find satisfaction in turning a mediocre pot into a work of art, with the simple touch of a loop tool.
I finish it off by imprinting my makers mark.
the name “centered syd ceramics” is based off the idea that one should always aim to be centered on the wheel- and in life as well.
firing
As a previous studio manager and student, I’ve been lucky enough to gain experience loading many types of kilns; From electric and gas, to wood and raku.
firing clay to its highest potential temperature is essential in creating the strong material we all know, as ceramics.
this is how I glaze my pottery - by quickly dipping it into glazes that I mix myself.
This layer of liquid glass is what gives ceramics it’s smooth, clean, food safe surface.
Finally, after many time consuming- yet all very satisfying steps... we are left with the final reveal.
Finished, functional pottery.
If pottery looks like something that interests you, check out my classes page for more information on how you yourself, can become one with clay.
