The process

It’s a slow process until the lump of clay will turn into a finished piece of ceramics. Every step will get its time and attention. It takes a minimum of 3-4 weeks to finish one product. Every piece will go through my hands around 8 times.

• the clay is being wedged and weighed
• next step is centering and throwing the clay on the wheel
• after a drying time from 1-2 days, the piece is leatherhard and ready to trim.
• after another week of drying ( sometimes plates will need up to 2 weeks) the first firing can take place ( around 950 degree Celsius)

• the earthenware will be sanded and washed and dried again
• the piece will be glazed now, which can be dipped or brushed on
• the second firing, the high firing is taking place ( up to 1250 degree celsius)
• after 36 h I can unload the kiln and finish the piece by smoothing the bottoms