These and other works are displayed in Marblehead, Ohio
July 24th, 2010Recent work is available at Jodie McCallum Fine Art Gallery in Marblehead, Ohio
Some other pit-fired pots
July 24th, 2010
These were also fired recently.
New pit-fired pots
July 24th, 2010 I have recently completed some pit-fired pots, some are quite large - up to 26 inches tall. Here is a before and after picture of the tallest one. 
This pot is compared below with another one pit-fired at a different time.
Getting ready for Oracle Artist’s Tour
March 13th, 2010This year we have over 60 artists taking part in the tour which is in it’s 18th year. Dates are 17th and 18th April. Check the website for info on the artists & examples of their work.
We are at location 22 on the map. Hope to see you there.
Pit fired pieces in more detail
February 23rd, 2010These pieces were wrapped in thin copper wire, which is still attached in some places after firing. I hope you like them.
Pit fired today
February 23rd, 2010Pit firing went well today. It was sunny, but cold, even in Arizona. Here is an overview.
Thanksgiving Day pottery
November 29th, 2009These hot chocolate mugs came out of the kiln on Thanksgiving Day morning. Some are green and some are blue and brown.
These came out of the kiln this morning.
October 9th, 2009We’ve just had 12 hours of rain, but that didn’t stop me firing the kiln yesterday. Here are some of the results. No more meltdowns, thank goodness!
The tall pot is 14 in. tall. I also made one 26 in tall but it has only been bisqued so far. It just fitted into the kiln with 1 inch to spare! Fortunately it had shrunk down during drying from 28 inches. Making big pots is a challenge, and requires careful measuring! How do you like the ash glaze made from mesquite and pine ash?The Spider Woman hd
Don't do this!
October 6th, 2009
After bisque firing some pots made with local clay, I decided to include three in a cone six glaze firing. Not a good idea. As the pictures show we had a total meltdown. This was Ohio blue clay obtained from 15 ft below ground level during the excavation for a new farm pond. I don’t think I can save the shelf, but I did save the stilts. Oh well! We live and learn!
A few examples of some things I made recently
May 28th, 2009I like to make bowls with broken glass inside. When the bowl is fired some of the oxide colorants in the glaze dissolve in the glass and produce interesting effects. Here are some recent examples
