Here are a couple from the latest style we are toying with. It is a multiple firing process to achieve the oranges, remember there is no glaze on the pot. It will take anywhere from 2 to 4 firings to get the color to come out. We also are experimenting with "black ware." It was discovered on accident, and the piece was gone before I could take a picture of it. I have a couple of pieces in the bisque kiln I am planning on attempting to recreate it. If it turns out I'll post pics later.

Saggar Pottery

this is a sample of the foil saggar technique. I had read about it, and was unsure until I attended a workshop with Charlie and Linda Riggs and i was hooked. I have played with the technique to vary the results a little. The 1st and 2nd photo is what I was taught and final is where I took it so far. I am still playing around.

Paper Saggars

These two are also done in the "Pit", but they are giftwraped in newpaper holding the chemicals near to the pot. We have gotten this "porcelain look" to very vibrant colors. unfortunately i didn't take any pictures of those prior to them leaving our collection.

Pit Fired

Here is a sampling of the the Pit Fired pieces. This is our favorite process. We have large hole in the ground, fill it full of sawdust, "chemicals", wood, paper, etc and set it afire. It is basically a large bonfire that could produce toxic marshmellows. Several other of the finishes are done in pit as well.

Well, here it goes. I'm not what you call tech savy, but family has asked for images of our work. Our website is in the works, but not ready for its debut. My wife and I started our little pottery business after several years of arm twisting and research. The majority of our work is fumed in an open pit using no glaze. This means the work is not sealed and will leach water over time. We achieve the color by various chemicals and or natural products heated to the point they vaporize and stain the pot surface. The colors do not come off. Over the next several days/weeks I hope to put several pics of pieces we have done. Almost all of the first pieces posted here are either sold or in a gallery, we are waiting for warmer weather to start firing again. I hope you enjoy and feel free to send us any comments. Thanks Chad & Kiesha