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Wood Ash
During wood firing,
pots are engulfed in a river of flame. The wood fuel produces ash
which profoundly effect’s the surface quality of a pot.
Pottery, that was glazed prior to firing, is enriched from the
fluxing action of potassium and sodium which are components of wood
ash.
Potters Chop
The
symbol Robert stamps on his pots is a stylization of “water
sculptures” he made in the 1970’s. The mark or symbol is referred
to as a “potters chop.”
Robert also signs each piece, in small letters, with “Compton |