What is Crystalline Pottery?
So what is crystalline pottery and what is the process of achieving this effect?
In short Crystalline glazing is the art form of growing crystals onto pottery during the firing process. Pretty awesome huh? However this is not a simple grow your own crystal craft kit. It is a complicated process of using the right compounds and elements in just the right amounts to create formulas that will yield certain color combinations, crystals and effects on the clay body. Creating the perfect formula however is not the only factor as firing temperatures and hold times during the firing cycles drastically impacts each piece make them all one of a kind. Crystalline glazing is a dance between the potter and his creation creating unique results each and every time.