Roslyn Mayne-Caudwell
RCN Ceramics
Bristol, United Kingdom
Website
rmcceramics.com
Email
ros@rmcceramics.com
Instagram
www.instagram.com/rmc_ceramics
Facebook
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Artist Statement
Primarily working in stoneware with occasional forays into porcelain, I specialize in functional pottery combining aesthetic appeal with a focus on ergonomic design.
Studio Description
After years of working from a dark and cold garage, the new light and bright teaching studio was completed in January 2023.
What type of clay do you use?
Stoneware, porcelain
What temperature do you fire to?
Cone 6/7
What is your primary forming method?
Wheel throwing
What is your favorite surface treatment?
Glaze
Do you make any of your own tools?
Yes
What one word would you use to describe your work?
Functional
What is your favorite thing about your studio?
It's light and bright.
What is the one thing in your studio you can’t live without?
My mixing pugmill
What are your top three studio wishes?
Bigger! Wood firing kiln! More shelves!
What’s on your current reading list?
Science for Potters by Linda Bloomfield
How do you save money on materials and supplies?
I buy clay in bulk and recycle every scrap.
How do you recharge creatively?
I change my making method and try new techniques constantly.
Do you have any DIY tips for studio efficiency?
Throw on tile batts, and use a giffin grip! Saves huge amounts of time for me.
What challenges have you given yourself to overcome?
I've been trying to learn to throw bigger pieces.
What did your first piece look like?
Slightly wobbly!
What ceramic superpower would you have and why?
Fix pinholes
What area of skill do you most look to other artists to learn?
Throwing refined forms in porcelain
Who is your ceramic art mentor and why?
Hsin Chuen-Lin - he's a god when it comes to wheel-throwing!
What is on your studio playlist?
Mostly classical
Why do you create art?
Because I have to, it's a necessity for me.
Who is your favorite artist and what do you admire about that artist?
Paul Kenton - his techniques with palette knives for city scenes are unrivaled.
What is your best studio tip?
Make a wooden tray with a handle and front lip for your plaster wedging batt; it will break less easily and be easy to move when you aren't using it.
If you could change one property of clay, what would it be?
Vitrification at lower temperatures because of rising energy prices.
