Glaze day.
Potters across time face a certain level of uneasiness with this critical step in finishing our clay creations. A flawlessly formed piece could morph into mishap if just one glaze layer fails the perfect measure & application. I myself have experienced this dreadful kiln opening, only to find pools of glaze cementing my once glorious, now-ravaged pottery.
Trailing much experimentation, I have come to know trusty Power Turquoise as my ever-consistent, stable base for my captivating blues. I can count on this bright glaze to bind without pitting, flow without running, finish without crazing: a flawless foundation for beautiful pots!
Submerging my vessels into this chalky mud, I'm struck by the parallel: A trusty, consistent-in-love, stable-in-faith youngest sister. My Power Turquoise: Monica. Her love light is the bright base that I build upon. Layered with just the right amount of craziness, it is through her support and encouragement that I persevere in devotion to my roles as wife, mother (now grandmother) and artist.
