Explore our process

We are here to make goods that we are proud of, both for their function and their beauty. A commitment to a fair and caring work environment is at the core of our philosophy. The price points of our handmade ceramics are dictated by carefully calculating the time and energy that go into each piece, and supporting a fair and decent wage for all of our team members. We source our clay from a local manufacturer before hand making, trimming, glazing and firing all of our pieces at our studio in Hood River. Many of our forms are hand-thrown on a potter’s wheel, and in recent years we’ve begun embracing other tools that allow us to grow and be kinder to our bodies.

Our Glazing Process

  • Preparing to Glaze

    Our designs incorporate techniques that Sarah and her team have developed over years of experimentation. We use a vinyl cutter to make precise shapes, as well as tape and wax resist to control where the glaze and underglaze go. Once the bisqueware has been prepped with wax, tape, or underglaze, (often all three!) it's ready to dip in glaze.

  • Glazing

    Glaze consists of clay and mineral particles suspended in water. Bisqueware must be dipped consistently and in one swift motion to avoid drips and blemishes. After glazing, the ceramics are carefully touched up with a sponge and an Exacto knife before being loaded into the kiln for a second firing!

  • Glaze Firing

    The glaze firing reaches a temperature of 2167°, and changes the product from clay to ceramic.

  • Quality Checking

    Once the kilns are cool, we take the pieces from the kiln and inspect them for quality.
    There are always pieces that come out of the kiln with minor flaws that are still perfectly functional. Some might say these have more character!

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