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Jan
Crystal glazes
are created by special forming, glazing and firing techniques which
are necessary in order to produce dazzling crystals on the pot's
surface, reminiscent of flowers, frost or thistles blowing in the
wind. |
Pottery
has been my passion for almost 40 years. Working with clay and
glazes is for me a way of exploring the geological beauty of the
earth's surface. Although basically a production potter, I am
irresistibly drawn to playing and experimenting with the clay
in new ways that reveal its connection to its original earth forms.
Different clays, glazes and firing techniques are constantly beckoning
to me to produce more interesting forms and surfaces.
Jan
is well-known for her complete place settings of stoneware with
a rim carved in a pattern apapted from an ancient Iriquois basket
design.
The
background of this page shows part of one of Jan's crystal creations.
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