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Oh pine tree, oh pine tree, you’re a noble twig!

by thealchemistspottery on January 8, 2020January 8, 2020

Christmas is now over and it is that strange time between it and when the tree comes down where it stands in the corner of the room, and seems to know it’s End is Nigh.

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Art, Christmas, Raku, Relatable, Sculpture

Unusual Blue & Pink Seahorse Found off the Coast of Canada

by thealchemistspottery on April 20, 2019April 20, 2019

An unusual seahorse has been discovered on the East Coast of Canada. This seahorse had colourings of pink and blue …

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Bowling on the Pottery Wheel

by thealchemistspottery on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019

This week, watch the Alchemist in action, throwing and trimming a bowl! I am currently working on replacing the dishes at home and am about to glaze my set of bowls.

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Throwing on the Wheel & Vase Named

by thealchemistspottery on February 25, 2019February 25, 2019

Watch The Alchemist throw a round vase with a flared top on the pottery wheel and see the finished raku fired vase!

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Going Up?

by thealchemistspottery on January 21, 2019January 21, 2019

Interested in seeing a potter in action, creating a vase on the wheel? In this video I spin the clay around, kind of like a record, and create a beautiful vase for a raku firing.

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Don’t Watch this Video if You Get Dizzy Easily

by thealchemistspottery on December 27, 2018December 27, 2018

Check out our first video throwing a raku pottery vase on the pottery wheel.

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raku effects on pottery vases

3 Magical Effects of Raku

by thealchemistspottery on December 14, 2018December 20, 2018

One of the things that I love about pottery is the magic of raku. It is a real game changer. The kinds of effects you can get from this process are unlike those you can get from conventional firing techniques.

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Christmas tree with handmade raku pottery ornaments

Oh Christmas Tree!

by thealchemistspottery on December 8, 2018December 8, 2018

This Fall, I decided to challenge myself and make all of the ornaments for my tree. All of the bulbs on the tree were thrown on a potter’s wheel by hand and treated to some special glazes.  

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Christmas, Christmas Ornament, Relatable
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