Advice I’d Give My Younger Self in the Studio
A reflection on the advice I’d give my younger self in the studio — slowing down, focusing on form, and embracing failure as part of becoming a potter.
What Failure Has Actually Cost Me
Failure in pottery costs more than clay. A reflection on what cracked pots, underfired kilns, and mistakes have actually taken — and given — in the studio.
The Limits of Utah Wild Clay
Utah wild clay is beautiful — but it has limits. A reflection on testing local clay, durability, and knowing when a deposit shouldn’t become a mug.
Why I Don’t Make Bright, Colorful Pottery
Why I choose earth tones and depth over bright, colorful glazes — and how place, firing temperature, and long-term direction shape my surfaces.
What Matters Most Isn’t the Surface
Surface draws attention, but form earns trust. A reflection on why weight, balance, and feel matter more than glaze in handmade pottery.
The Real Reason I Fire to Cone 10
Why cone 10 glazes look different than cone 6 — and why that depth and maturity keep me firing hotter, even when it’s harder on the kiln.
What Happens When an Electric Cone 10 Firing Fails
What happens when an electric cone 10 firing fails? A look at the strain high-fire temperatures put on electric kilns and what I’ve learned in the process.