Looking for a weathered, crackle surface? Check out Sam Taylor’s slips for atmospheric firing. Inspired by potters who use local materials? Read how Matias Braun uses materials sourced near his studio in Costa Rica.

Sam Taylor's Recipes

Matias Braun's Recipes

1 Sam Taylor’s lunch plate, 8 in. (20.3 cm) in diameter, Tile 6 base, White Slip, Black Slip. Photo: Howard Korn. 2 Matias Braun’s espresso cup and saucer, 2¾ in. (7 cm) in height, local wild clay, Laurel Glaze, 2023.

3 Matias Braun’s Moth Series mug, 3¼ in. (8.3 cm) in height, local wild clay, Lajas Glaze, 2023. 4 Matias Braun’s set of ramen bowls, 8¼ in. (21 cm) in diameter, local wild clay, White Liner Glaze, accent glaze, 2023.

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Topics: Glaze Chemistry
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