ABOUT MID CENTURY MODERN: I have a special fondness and attraction to Mid Century Modern and Vintage Design ceramics! This is the era that I grew up in and I love the unique minimalist geometric and flowing curvilinear shapes. I enjoy using both classic and bright contemporary colors in my ceramics to enhance these beautiful forms.

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Calico Skies Mosaics
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HOW YOUR CERAMIC PURCHASE IS CREATED
-My ceramic pieces are created by casting liquid clay slip into vintage plaster ceramic molds. The water content of the liquid clay slip is slowly absorbed by the mold and once a sufficient amount of moisture has been removed from the casting the ceramic pieces are firm enough to be handled. At this point they are removed from the mold.

-The ceramic casting needs time to dry completely. Once dry, ceramic tools are used to remove all imperfections and prepares the casting for the first firing. The castings are also sanded to create a very smooth surface. This entire process is done by hand.

-Once the casting (ceramic piece) has been cleaned up it is fired for the first time to 1940 degrees F. A firing takes 8-9 hours. It can take up to 12 hours for the kiln to cool down once the firing is completed. This is essentially a full two day process.

-After the firing the ceramic piece is ready to be glazed in preparation for the second, or glaze firing. Three coats of glaze are brushed on by hand. This can be quite time-consuming, particularly if more than one piece is involved.

-After glazing the ceramic piece is ready at last for the final glaze firing. This firing takes 8-9 hours and reaches 1823 degrees F. It takes another 12 hours to cool the kiln. Again, this is essentially a full two day process.

-Throughout this process the liquid clay and glaze is transformed into a beautiful, colorful ceramic piece that will last a lifetime!

-I do have one final step to complete. Each piece is carefully inspected to make sure that there are no glaze imperfections or other issues.

Thank you for reading. I am very passionate about my ceramic creations and the satisfaction of my customers!

Dana Flemming
M.F.A. (Master of Fine Arts/Ceramics)
Mid Century Clay