Handmade Folk Art Pottery made in Pennsylvania and inspired by Pennsylvania German pottery from the late 1600s through the 1800s.
This plate displays areas of a darker color adding interest to the design.
The slip-trailing technique, where slip (liquid clay) is drawn over the red earthenware, was used to create the squiggle lines and dots.
Signed by me and dated August 12, 2024, "a sunny day"9 1/2” diameter, 1 1/2" deep. Gift boxed.
### Clay is a natural product and will contain, and display, additional natural particles. ###
Each plate begins as a lump of red earthenware clay that is rolled flat with a rolling pin and then cut to fit the mold. Then it's slip-trailed to decorate it. The edge is coggled giving it a crimped edge, and then drape molded (laid over mold) to give it nice, slightly bowled shape. Using an electric kiln the piece is bisque fired, and the glaze is applied and fired again. The back of the plate is unglazed in the Pennsylvania German potters tradition.
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Say Hello over the River - 9 inch Deep Dish - Slipware Plate - SP813
* Hand washing is recommended. The clay is porous, just like an unglazed terra cotta flower pot, and soaks up water quickly.
* Dry on a rack so air can circulate around the pottery.
* Place in a cold oven and then turn the oven on to avoid thermal shocks.
Returns and exchanges are accepted in original condition within 15 days of receipt.
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