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Washington State potter, Shelley Tinsley Rozell, employs a variety
of handbuilt forms, rich colors, and vibrant patterns in her work.
Shelley's pottery brightens a table setting or adds a splash of color
to a countertop. Working out of her small studio in the Methow Valley,
Shelley is constantly experimenting with new patterns and methods
of surface decoration. Recently she has added mosaic work to her
repertoire.
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"Lately I have been captivated by RED. I have
also been doing a lot of wax resist work so
that the beautiful burnt orange color of terra
cotta clay becomes part of the design."
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"I've tried a lot of different carving
tools and finally found one that
is just perfect for incising lines
in clay."
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Shelley uses a variety of handbuilding techniques rather than
a potter's wheel. Slabs of terra cotta clay are used to create
butter dishes, wall plaques, and platters.
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Shelley slipcasts bowls, builds on
a foot, and sculpts the rims.
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Sugar jars and vases start as
square extrusions. If an
extrusion happens to be
perfectly square, it is given
a twist and a nudge so that
the end result has a unique
shape.
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Each piece receives as many as seven coats of underglaze and
glaze, and is fired three times to 1915-1940 degrees Fahrenheit
in an electric kiln.
Rozell Clayworks pottery is food and microwave safe. It is also
oven safe if you start in a cold oven and do not exceed 400
degrees Fahrenheit. Please hand wash these items.
To contact Shelley call 509-630-1292 or write to her at
shelley@rozellclayworks.com.
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