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All of my ceramics are high-fired porcelain with a crystalline glaze. The crystals GROW IN THE GLAZE while it is held at a very high temperature.
Since rather few people have seen this very unusual ceramic glaze, here are a few facts about it:
The patterns you see on every piece of pottery are due to the many crystals that grew in the glaze.
The number of crystals and their sizes, shapes, and colors are determined not only by the chemicals in the glaze, but also depend heavily upon the exact heating schedule that each piece of pottery underwent while firing. And since each ceramic shape (vases, bowls, ornaments, jewelry, etc.) fires somewhat differently, the crystal designs also depend upon the shape of the piece.
This ceramic glaze was developed in France in 1850, but has been rarely used because of the technical difficulties associated with its firing.
In my 28 years of working exclusively with this glaze on porcelain I have been able to develop many colors and crystal patterns that are very striking. Whether you are looking for a gift idea or something special for yourself, I believe that you will find my crystalline glazes to be of great interest.
Every piece is unique. It is not possible to exactly replicate any given pattern of crystal formations
I hand make every piece by myself. No employees or apprentices .
DISCOUNTED ITEMS
Like other potters, I sometimes have items come out of the glaze fire with small imperfections: a small glaze bubble, thin glaze spot, etc. Depending upon the type and size of the imperfection, I sell these items at a discount ranging from 30 to 50%. I know that many others would sell items with such small imperfections for their full price, but I prefer to discount them.
The listings for discounted items clearly state the imperfection and I show it in the photographs. At a show, my customers usually cannot find the imperfections until I point them out. Please note that these are NOT SECONDS; they have no cracks or other structural defects.
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steven on Mar 21, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThis is the third vase of this style and color I have ordered, all for gifts. I guess that says it all!
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Joy Foster on Nov 17, 2023
5 out of 5 starsVase is very beautiful, exactly as pictured and was delivered very quickly
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Dori on Oct 11, 2023
5 out of 5 starsHelpful supplement to the book. I haven't finished it yet, but it demonstrates techniques that are different than I previously learned. It helps to be aware of options and make one's own decision how to proceed.
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Dori on Oct 2, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI bought 3 crystalline glaze books recently and this is by far my favorite. I love the way it is laid out, making it very easy to flip through and grab the page you want. The steps are listed very clearly and the sections are ordered in the process of execution. Just enough whitespace and blocked out sections to make reading clear. I made my first batch of glaze using the foundations laid out here. The book is not a "sit down and read for hours" book - it is like a cookbook that gets down to the essentials and cuts out the excess. Highly recommend.
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J on May 10, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI bought this vase as a gift for our daughter, an interior decorator, who raved about it. We were so delighted with the response it generated, we ordered a vase for ourselves from Jon. Beautiful, one of a kind functional art.
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Paula on Apr 19, 2023
4 out of 5 starsNew book Matched description Still waiting for the dvd that accompanied this although it is a separate item and cost
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Jon Price
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I'm a third-generation potter. My grandmother started in 1946, and our family has been doing it ever since. My parents specialized in raku. In 1989 I decided to take on the most challenging of all ceramic glazes: CRYSTALLINE. And I love it.
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