may seem like an odd tool for the shop, but have found it very effective, the large bulb makes it better than other suction bulbs. also effective for dribbling slip and glaze over pieces #pottery #tools #wilclay #folkart #facejug #ceramics #tools #thrifty #clay #smallbusiness #cottageindustry

Had a couple of jugs about to go into drying, but thought i would talk about these old forms, and the american tradition of hypocrisy that inspired them.. and telling an old family story as well #folkart #pottery #moonshine #wilclay #cottageindustry #stoneware #art #clay #sculpture #facejug

Finished up this batch of mugs based on 15th century germanic "point nose jugs". Usually do these as large tankard forms, but these are a more resonalble every day size.. #pottery #medieval #folkart #wilclay #stoneware #art #mug #coffee #smallbusiness #cottageindustry

Back to making more of my little poison jugs again, have been fresh out of them for a minute, and they are always fun to make #pottery #folkart #poison #flask #wilclay #oddity #stoneware #handmade #skull

I make my wares from wild clay which i dig locally, but use porcelain for eyes and teeth, and inlay slips into the hair texture. All this requires me to clean the dry piece with steel wool, which is dusty, so its worthwhile to talk safety. #pottery #facejug #clay #safety #folkart #wilclay #handmade