Wheel Thrown, Hand Carved Ceramics and Pottery
Wheel Thrown, Hand Carved Ceramics and Pottery
Each piece starts as a lump of mud. When it is thrown on the wheel and trimmed the forms begin to take shape. One of the amazing things about pottery, is being able to study and apply different elements that make a piece exceptionally functional. Our mugs for instance, have a round belly, flared rim, and sturdy foot. These form elements make our mugs cozy, and pleasant to use.
After trimming, handbuilding elements may be added such as handles, spouts, or other details. Designs are planned and mapped and then the decorating begins. Some pieces are decorated using a process known as sgraffito, some mishima. Its a delicate process of hand carving and inlaying into the body of clay. The end result is crisp, dramatic decorative details oozing with whimsy.
Each piece is fired in an electric kiln up to two to three times depending on the decorative process. Our kiln heats our wares up to thousands of degrees transforming them from fragile mud to functional ceramic art. A single kiln firing can take any where from 8 to 12 hours.
We use a made from scratch clear glaze on all our pieces. This glaze passes all durability and food safety tests making our pieces not only beautiful but also incredibly strong, safe and long lasting. Each piece is dunked in this glaze and then fired to 2236 degrees F. The end result is a clear glossy glass encasing the artwork.
We're proud to have a loyal following of customers who appreciate the beauty and quality of our ceramics. From home cooks to professional chefs, our pieces are beloved by anyone who values craftsmanship and design.
We have a small family team all dedicated to perfecting our craft. Ashley B is the main artist and director and her team helps support the creative process. There's Matt Orlob, Kayla Orlob, Teran Bergeron and Gayle Cutsforth. Together we make Ashley B artisticworks thrive.
At Ashley B Artisticworks, we believe in sustainability and ethical production practices. We strive to minimize our environmental impact and support local communities. We also believe in creating beautiful, functional pieces that bring joy to our customers.
We use only the finest materials to create our ceramics, sourcing our clay from local suppliers. Our pieces are all handcrafted, and each item is unique. We take great pride in our attention to detail and the high quality of our work.
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