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    "Anthropocene Gestating" 2021 - stoneware - 12"x5"x5"
    "Anthropocene Gestating" 2021 - stoneware - 12"x5"x5"
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    A variety of finishes from raw stoneware to a glossy soda glaze.
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    A copper ring flashes around the wadding. Some other flashing occurs where the soda was less abundant.
    "Dauntless" 2021 -stoneware- 12"x5"x4"
    "Dauntless" 2021 -stoneware- 12"x5"x4"
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    Slight carbonization sits underneath a dull soda glaze.
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    An abundance of soda used in the firing limits flashing effects.
    "In the Kingdom of the Blind" 2021- stoneware with nails - 12"x10"x3"
    "In the Kingdom of the Blind" 2021- stoneware with nails - 12"x10"x3"
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    The effects are created by carbonization under a soda glaze. Flashing occurs around the ear where soda wasn't as plentiful.
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    The translucent green of the soda glaze pools around facial features. The right side of her face endured flame directly from the firebox.
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    A rear view shows a full range of grays from the carbonization and a small bit of flashing.
    "Sanguine" 2021 -stoneware with nails - 10"x10"x3"
    "Sanguine" 2021 -stoneware with nails - 10"x10"x3"
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    A variety of finishes range from bare, raw stoneware to a glossy soda glaze.
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    A single ring of flashing from the wadding placed around the nose during firing.
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    The carbonization effect follows in the recesses of the form.
    "Modest Contemplation" 2021 - stoneware - 10"x5"x3"
    "Modest Contemplation" 2021 - stoneware - 10"x5"x3"
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    The twisting figure collects a variety of color and finishes during the firing.
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    Carbonization produces a variety of grays while some flashing occurs in the recesses.
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    A transluscent green soda glaze crackles in pools around the facial features.
    "Untitled" 2021 -stoneware- 11"x5"x4"
    "Untitled" 2021 -stoneware- 11"x5"x4"
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    A much more pronounced flashing on this figure along with less of a glaze build up.
    Process Collection
    Process Collection
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    Leather hard figures are prepared for plaster casting.
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    To conserve plaster a clay reservoir is built around the figure. Traditional cottle boards are used for extra support.
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    To reduce undercutting 4 smaller pieces are cast around the center of the head.
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    The hollow figures from originals can be easily altered.
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    Dauntless in progress.
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    A collection of leather hard figures.