Woodfired Goldfinch Jug

Inspired by the traditional ovoid jugs made by early Georgia folk potters, Rob made this jug from a sandy stoneware clay with modest amounts of iron. He left subtle throwing rings from the forming process in the surface of the jug, but despite the thrown texture and the rougher clay, Jessica’s crisp trailed drawings and intricately painted goldfinch sit comfortably on the surface. Fired a little farther back from the firebox near the top of the kiln, this jug received almost no ash deposits but nevertheless got a nice overall toasting from the fire.