CERAMIC WORKS
In my ceramic works, I primarily work with earthenware clay and surfaces of terra sigillatas. Terra sigillata is the finest particles of a clay suspended in water. Earth metals and other colorants are added to the various bases of terra sigillata to achieve a variety of color results. Additional washes of materials are applied over the terra sigillata surface resulting in weathered textures and varied colors. Slips and glazes are used to enhance the terra sigillata surfaces.

The earthenware works are primarily fired in an electric kiln, with finished fired temperatures of cone 03 (1950°F). When I work in stoneware or porcelain, the works are fired in anagama or naborigama style wood kilns, with finish fired temperatures of cone 10 (2345°F).

Feel free to e-mail me with questions: studio@rhondawillers.com

A series of introductory terra sigillata articles are available via Pottery Making Illustrated. Click here.

BOOK :|: Terra Sigillata: Contemporary Techniques (Print Book or PDF) is available via Ceramic Arts Network online store

DEMONSTRATION & LECTURE

Link to YouTube video of my 2014 NCECA Process Room Demonstration: Weathered Surfaces & Earthenware Handbuilding

Link to YouTube video of 2018 NCECA Co-Lecture with Pete Pinnell: Terra Sigillata: Lost & Found