Water Pitcher

Water Pitcher, 1897-1913 English Ironstone H 11 D 5 inches Park Authority Purchase, 1978-21-305-01 Manufactured around 1900, this white ironstone pitcher bears the mark of Alfred Meakin, LTD, a large English pottery company that produced for both domestic and foreign markets. Decorated with a wheat and flowers motif, the pitcher’s shape and design are typical of ironstone ware of the period. Used along with a basin in a bathroom or kitchen, the...

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Water Filter

Water Filter, circa 1870 American Stoneware H 14.5 D 9 inches Park Authority Purchase, 1978-21-302 Before the advent of clean water systems and good sanitation, a household water filter filled with charcoal helped purify drinking water. Marked "Oliver Evans, Filterer, No. 15 Chesnut St. Philad.", this stoneware filter also served to advertise Evans’ business. Stronger and denser than earthenware, stoneware served a variety of domestic uses. Ranging...

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Cup & Saucer

Royal Art Pottery Cup & SaucerRoyal Art Pottery, England, cup and saucer. Red rose and blue flowers with green leaf on white background. Moderate wear on the gold rim. No chips or cracks. In good condit...

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Maw and Company: Walter Crane designs in art pottery and tiles

Maw Art Pottery Vase with design by Walter Crane. Shrewsbury Museums Servi...

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Pottery Demonstration Tall Vase

Charles Smith Pottery Demonstration. ...

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crystal glazed vase

    This is a perfect example of a crystal glazed vase. This vase has been purchased by a private gallery on the California Coas...

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the Raku pottery technique

    The last 25 years or so has seen the Raku pottery technique become increasingly popular among professional and hobby potters alike. The drawing of red hot pots from a kiln, the subsequent smoking of pots (and potters) in sawdust, the tense excitement as the final results emerge when the ...

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Tonala Black Clay Pottery

Small Black Clay Vessel La Familia Mateos The Mateos family has been making Tonala black claypottery for several decades.  They work in a home studiospace that is delightful, and many members of the familyparticipate in the various steps. Each vessel is coated before it is fired.The brush is cloth. I have put some pictures below to share the process with you.There are many steps in the production of these exquisit vessels. ...

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How to Make Pottery Glaze

The Egyptians added ashes to pottery to generate a glossy sheen. Make your own pottery glaze by using common household goods. Modern pottery makers may want to experiment with the variance in kilns and chemicals. Tweak recipes for ceramic glaze to express your creativity. Instructions Dry Glaze Step 1Choose a container that is two times larger than the total amount of finished glaze. Select a 1- to 5-gallon container. If you're making 1/2 gallon of glaze, use a 1-gallon container. This allows enough room to coat the pottery. Step 2Adhere masking tape 1/4 to 1/2 inches from the bottom of the pottery. Placing the tape around...

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Pottery throwing demonstration

In this series of photos, Bill demonstrates the art of "throwing" a pot. The process begins with a lump of clay which is carefully formed into a beautiful vessel using an electric potters wheel and a few simple tools. It's amazing to watch as Bills considerable talent and experience make the process look almost effortless. ...

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