Thrown forms with crystalline glazes

Over the past year, I’ve immersed myself in the study of glaze chemistry and become fascinated by the possibilities of Zinc Silicate crystalline glazes. My work has focused on exploring and documenting how subtle adjustments in chemistry influence colour, pattern, and crystal growth.

To better understand how these glazes behave, I began throwing simple forms that provide a consistent surface for testing. This allowed me to observe how the glaze flows and settles across both vertical and horizontal planes. Adapting the recipes and firings so that they stop cleanly at a defined edge.

This process reveals an extraordinary spectrum of colour and pattern. I’m inspired by the potential of this glaze type and the endless opportunities it offers for discovery and creative expression.