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A native of New Mexico, USA, I now reside and work in Taku, Japan. My interest in Karatsu ware started during my first stay in Japan, in the 1990's, while I was pursuing my masters degree. In 2002, I came back to Japan once again, and took up pottery as a casual hobby. In 2003 I had the good fortune to meet a Karatsu potter, Tsuruta Yoshihisa, and this experience took my life in a new direction. Though I have never apprenticed with anyone and continue to study and experiment on my own, Tsuruta san's willingness to share his knowledge and experience has proven invaluable, and taken me in many unexpected directions. For more info on myself or my work, please see my website and online shop, or email if you have any other questions. If you are ever in the area, visitors are always welcome in the studio.

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Latest experiment with black glaze. I’m getting closer to what I want. This is black over Izumiyama porcelain. This is fired at cone 6, but the cup is mature and has a nice ring.

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August 25, 2016August 25, 2016 KaratsuPots

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← Well, couldn’t wait. Everything came out well, so it looks like I’ll make my deadline! You can see the diff in color and melt on the two pieces here. Top of kiln was a little hotter and more reduced. I personally prefer the matte surface to the glossy, but they’re all keepers.
20 bundles of 10, butts polished and ready to be delivered. The whole process from beginning to end reminds me of what I always tell customers who have a romanticized view of the potting life: throwing pots on the wheel is less than 10% of the whole process, probably less than 5% if you wood fire, and most of the rest is hard labor. →
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