"We shape clay into a pot, but it is the emptiness inside that holds whatever we want" - Lao Zi, the Dao de Ching

"Death is an incident producing clay. Use it, mold it, learn from it." - John Gilling


Some stories are better told in... ceramic vessels



I am based in Weston, Ma

email: docsheiman@gmail.com

*[I apologize for the rather outlandish pictures of my pieces in my blog. I took the images before I knew anything about photography...]*

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Raku Bowl







The clay cracked while i was throwing it; so i decided to make it "artistic," know what i mean? Haha... anyways, a teal crackle, grey and clear glaze meshed together. Approx. 3in tall; 5.5in wide. Contact docsheiman@gmail.com if interested. $7.*WARNING: RAKU GLAZES CONTAIN LEAD. THIS BOWL IS NOT FOOD SAFE!*
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  1. Mr. FehlFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Hi John,
    FYI- Our raku glazes don't contain lead, but they still aren't recommended for food. It has to do with the durability of the glaze and the likelihood of colorants leaching when in contact with acidic or basic food items. Also, some raku surfaces are rough, crackled, or porous and might make a welcome home for bacteria.

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