Working with ceramics is slow by nature. It asks for time, attention, and patience. Each step carries its own mood and pace.
on the wheel
Each piece begins on the wheel, shaped by hand using stoneware clay. The focus is on clean lines, balanced proportions, and forms that feel good to hold and use. No moulds or templates - just repetition, instinct, and control.
drying and trimming
Once thrown, the pieces are left to dry slowly. Depending on the season or air humidity, this can take several days. When the clay reaches the right consistency, each piece is trimmed, refining the base and giving it its final shape. It's a quiet, detailed step that adds precision and balance.
bisque firing
After trimming, the work is left to dry completely before its first firing. This stage hardens the clay and prepares it for glazing. It’s a crucial foundation that brings the piece from raw clay into ceramic.
GLazing
The process takes a minimum of two days. I start by taping and waxing the base to create a clean, sharp border between glazed and unglazed surfaces. After the glaze dries, any excess is carefully cleaned, and every detail is finished by hand, piece by piece. The transparent glaze reveals, rather than hides, the work underneath.
high-temperature firing
The final firing reaches up to 1250°C. This transforms the piece completely melting the glaze, vitrifying the clay, and setting the final tone and texture. It’s the last step in a long process, and one that still holds its share of unpredictability.
