Stoneware clay slab built into a cone. Bisqued to cone 06, then coated with an iron solution and decorated with native ferns. After saggar firing the cone was attached to an iron base and native bamboo attached to the rim with mechanical fasteners. This piece was selected by the NC Department of Cultural Resources for exhibition in the NC Executive Mansion. Photo by Jason Dowdle

Stoneware clay wheel thrown, then decorated with slip. Bisque fired to cone 06, then coated with an iron compound and saggar fired in a raku kiln. Hanging wire on back for wall use. Photo by Jason Dowdle

Stoneware clay wheel thrown, attached to hand built pedestal, then saggar fired and attached to a steel base. Photo by Jason Dowdle.

Handmade stoneware tile 6" x 6' coated with iron compound, fired in saggar with native pine needles, then mounted in a custom made shadow box 10" x 10" with mounting wire on back for hanging. Photo by Jim Dalton,

Stoneware clay handmade tiles, bisqued to con 06, then saggar fired in a raku kiln and mounted in a shadowbox. They may be displayed horizontally or vertically. Photo by Jason Dowdle.

Stoneware clay hand built tiles altered, then saggar fired. Mounted in a shadowbox, they may be mounted horizontally or vertically. Photo by Jason Dowdle.

Stoneware clay wheel thrown, coated with fine slip and buffed, bisque fired to cone 06. Wild native fern leaves adhered to the surface, then coated with an iron compound and saggar fired in a raku kiln. Photo by Jason Dowdle.

Stoneware clay wheel thrown, coated with fine slip and buffed, bisque fired to cone 06, then coated with an iron compound and saggar fired in a raku kiln. Locally grown bamboo applied to lid with mechanical fasteners. Photo by Jason Dowdle.