What a thing to take part in! The Roman kiln project, and discovery of Highgate’s archaeological site of Romano British potting started in the 1970s.
Turning Earth Highgate have been continuing this project by creating a replica Roman kiln, which we created many Roman inspired works (amphorae, beakers, oil lamps, face pots). The replica managed to fit in over 400 of these pots, which were all made from locally sourced clay - probably the same clay the ancient potters were using.
The kiln created interesting fire and soot marks on the pieces, vitrified the clay, and created an almost metallic lustre, likely from an iron reduction.
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#highgate #archeology #clay #studio #pottery #ceramics #roman #art
Some WIP shots from the jars I made with black clay, slip spikes and silver metallic droopy glaze.
I love how these turned out, and learnt a lot from the process. Next time I won’t be scared to fire the lid directly on top of the form. Hopefully this will make the lids fit more snug next time 🖤
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#blackclay #glaze #ceramicist #artist #studio
Stoneware bits from the end of last year - series of stoneware speckled cups, metallic beakers, eucalyptus textured bowls, speckled and metallic purple mugs
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#ceramics #pottery #artist #clay #studio
Stoneware bits from the end of last year - series of stoneware speckles cups, metallic beakers, eucalyptus textured bowls, speckled and metallic purple mugs
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#ceramics #pottery #artist #clay #studio
