Electric Firing Process & Work

The electric kiln is fired to cone 5, which is about 2100 degrees.  I form my pieces either by throwing them on the wheel or by hand building.  My hand built pieces are usually done by rolling out a slab.  I then add surface designs by pressing items from nature into the clay, which leaves an imprint of texture.  I then lay the slab over a mold to add some curvature for a shallow plate or bowl.  Sometimes I paint my decoration using underglazes on top of a white slip.