Wes heats his pottery to 1900 degrees then uses tongs to place the pottery on a bed of sawdust. It's then covered with a metal tub that has a combustible inside; such as newspaper. The combustible smolders when covered. The pottery remains covered for about 30 minutes and is then cooled in water. This process gives the pottery its distinct color.Artist Information:
Wes Smith
7502 Popen Drive
Knoxville, TN 37938
Phone: 865-789-5663
Resources:
Tennessee Association of Craft Artists
www.tennesseecrafts.org
Email: taca@mindspring.com
