May 10, 2012 / GA posted in Patterns / Comments Off
At its broadest level “art glass” can most easily be defined in opposition to glass for utilitarian purposes where the usability is more important than artistic design. On a more intimate level, it could simply be described as beautiful.
May 4, 2012 / GA posted in Machines / Comments Off
Creating pottery by forming clay into a vessel before fire-heating to high temperatures in a kiln, which will remove all water from the clay as well as increasing its strength in addition to hardening and setting its shape.
March 10, 2012 / GA posted in Nature / Comments Off
One of my favorite images: In fact, it was my very favorite moment on a month long, coast-to-coast motorcycle tour – and there were LOTS of favorite moments!
GeorgeAlger.com: TV field production yesterday of gifted pottery maker. NOTE: Fire-breathing, high-temp kilns are warily respected in compact communities. 16 days ago
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