EVERYDAY USE

I started on an extended terra cotta cycle a week ago Monday and was not quite pleased with my output due to several time consuming interruptions. Ultimately I went down and threw a small group of pieces on Sunday using about an hour which included two small covered serving bowls and then on Monday made another group of four along with other pots. Illustrated is one of the six small covered serving bowls currently completed with another half dozen or so to be made, at 2.5lbs of clay (plus lid), these are the smaller cousins of the four and six pound versions and the bulk of these are either for carved black slip or black and white slip trailing. Once glazed in a clear glaze, the general purpose of these pots is that they are easy to use, easy to clean, easy to hold and lift the lid with the broad knob. Basic utility intended for everyday use was the goal and hopefully along the way the slightly folky appearance, old style charm and black and white decoration finds its way into just about any style of apartment or home.