This work is part of a commission to create 50 slipcast mugs for a client. This involved the production of a master model, several plaster molds, and developing a glaze which resembled lava rock for the exterior that found a balance between functionality and aesthetics.
The purpose of this research project is to find a ceramic glaze with the best clarity on red and white clay, using accessible chemicals, which is fired to mid-range temperatures (~1,150°C to ~1,260°C). Clear glazes are the foundation for nearly all glazes used in ceramics
Growing up in the Southern California suburbs, I’ve always loved exploring the little pockets of nature around me. I find endless joy in viewing the resilience of the remnants of nature that have survived humanity's encroachment. That resilience inspires hope for me as both my rights and
