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Jomon
Jomon refers to an ancient style
of Japanese pottery
which has a basket-like textured surface. Robert's pieces are turned on the
potter’s wheel,
then, while the clay is still soft, a small rope is rolled across the pots
surface to create this texture.
During the firing, glaze pools in recessed areas, and creates wonderful
variations in color.
Jomon pottery combines the
casualness of loosely thrown vessels and textured pots with the best
qualities of wood firing.
Salt Vapor Glazing
Salt Glazing
is a process where pots are engulfed in a sea of sodium vapors and fire.
Salt is inserted into the kiln at 2000 degrees F., releasing sodium which
acts as a flux on the silica in the pots. This action creates a unique
glaze.
The entire process is called "vapor glazing".
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