earthclayworks by LEN

ceramic tea kettle- storm blue

This tea kettle was made during the 2020 pandemic shutdown, and was one of the many ceramic pieces I made to challenge myself with creating different vessels. It was thrown in many pieces and then assembled to complete the form, along with being glazed and fired with a color sold by Spectrum Glazes, called Nova Storm Blue. It was listed and sold as one of the first products in my Etsy launch. There are many different styles of handmade tea kettles in differing cultures, and I wish to challenge myself with more in the future....

abstract carved mug- oxblood

This mug was made with a small batch of other mugs in which I explored different mug shapes and ways to incorporate my abstract designs. The carvings were primarily present on the bottom of my mugs and unseen otherwise. This was an example of when I explored past limiting designs to the bottom of the pot. The glazes used were a Amaco celebration celebration, "baby blue" color, and a glaze by Mayco called "oxblood" Each carved design is original and unique to the pot. This was uploaded in my third Etsy drop, where I was starting to get the hang of photographing products and shipping/uploading ...

black mug- abstract carved porcelain

This mug was a part of the fall 2021 Etsy drop in which I included items that I made of porcelain. I am typically a stoneware potter, but was having trouble finding a clay body that I committed to. throwing with porcelain was challenging and I decided that it was not my favorite because of how easy it was to stain when glazing. The black and white finish is something I hope to bring back when I find a consistent product offerings and glaze color options. similar to all of my other pieces, this mug has a one of a kind and original design. The glaze used here was a Laguna color called "brilliant...

carved bud vase

This piece is glazed with a mayco shino glaze with the name of matcha...

abstract carved planter

This planter took many hours to finish and is uniquely carved over the entire outside of the vessel. It was thrown on the pottery wheel and included an attached drainage tray with two holes for drainage. ...

black blue carved mug

This mug was part of an Etsy drop that included many similar looking pieces. each bottom is carved with an original one of a kind design in the moment, and fired with a cone 6 glaze. the glaze used here is a Spectrum nova dip glaze named storm cloud ...

abstract carved mug- cacao shino

This mug has a unique shape and handle compared to my usual mugs. I was experimenting with a hand-built handle instead of a pulled handle. the glaze is a paint on mayco shino glaze named cacao. This was sold and part of an Etsy drop of many products released fall of 2021. the bottom of the piece is carved with an original abstract design....

abstract carved mug- baby blue

This mug was made with speckled stoneware clay and glazed with a baby blue, paint on, Amaco glaze. the bottom is carved with a lined texture and the handle has an added thumb print. This mug was sold in a batch of pieces uploaded to my Etsy page in fall of 2021....

abstract carved mug- shino

This mug was thrown on the pottery wheel and carved with vertical facets, attached with an upside down handle, and carved a unique bottom design that was lined with blue speedball underglaze. the glaze used for this mug was a paint on mayco shino glaze. This mug was sold from a small batch uploaded to my etsy fall of 2021....

abstract carved mug- storm blue

This mug was part of an Etsy drop that included many similar looking pieces. Each bottom is carved with an original design in the moment, and fired with a cone 6 glaze. the glaze used here is a Spectrum nova dip glaze named storm cloud....

abstract carved bowl- tigers eye glaze- set of three

I spent a lot of time carving and glazing these bowls. they were carved when wet, and the designs filled with a black underglaze and then speckled with paint brush splatter. The glaze is a mayco paint on glaze named tigers eye. These bowls were listed and sold on my etsy in fall of 2021....

carved ceramic magnets

These magnets are made by pushing extra balls of clay onto a small rectangle board that I carved and fired to use for this purchase. They are glued with strong epoxy glue to magnets and displayed at my shows. I also typically ship one out with every order as a thanks to the customer....

cocoa shino planter- abstract carved drainage tray

This brown planter is thrown on the pottery wheel with an attached drainage tray, and holes were added for drainage, and an abstract design was carved into the bottom of the piece. This planter was sold in an etsy update of products in fall of 2021. ...

rose abstract carved planter

This planter is roughly six inches tall. Thrown on the pottery wheel with an attached drainage tray, this planter was then carved with a design that wraps around the drip tray. The glazes used here were a Mayco paint on shino glaze called "plum" and an Amaco paint on celebration, baby blue, glaze....

abstract carved planter - dark blue

This planter is roughly four inches tall. Thrown on the pottery wheel and the drip tray carved with a unique design, this pot was glazed with one of my favorite Spectrum nova dip glazes called "storm cloud."...

storm blue mug

This mug was thrown on the pottery wheel with mid-fire stoneware clay and an upside down handle was attached, along with a unique design carved into the bottom. The glaze choice for this piece is Spectrum nova storm clouds dip glaze....

lidded cylinder jar - black- abstract carved

Both the jar and lid of this piece are thrown on the pottery wheel. This was a simple vessel that started my style with carving designs on the bottom of pieces. The glaze used here was a simple paint on Laguna black glaze. This piece sold in one of my earlier Etsy restocks to my first recurring customer, making this a memorable pot in my career....

simple mug- storm blue

This mug was one of the first that I made when moved into my pottery studio in Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh. I was looking to find a style of handle that I could be consistent with, and came up with this design. I was not hooked to the comfort of the handle but was pleased with the look. It sold with other pieces in my first Etsy upload during the 2020 shutdown. THe glaze used here is a Spectrum nova dip glaze named "storm cloud"...

mini planter - yellow abstract carving

This mini planter was thrown on the pottery wheel and then carved with a design. The glaze process for this pot was to fill the design with yellow (Spectrum "bright yellow" celebration glaze) and to coat the rest of the pot with a Mayco paint on clear glaze. The dark clay body shows through as a beautiful speckled brown. Miniature planters have been a popular item for customers to buy as small gifts for others, and are seen as unique and inexpensive, handmade pieces. ...

miniature planter - moss

This mini planter was thrown on the pottery wheel and then carved with a design. The glaze choice for this pot are two layered dip glazes made by Standard Ceramic Supply (Fog glaze over Moss glaze). Miniature planters have been a popular item for customers to buy as small gifts for others, and are seen as unique and inexpensive, handmade pieces. ...

miniature planter - abstract carving

This mini planter was thrown on the pottery wheel and then carved with a design. The glaze process for this pot was to fill the design with glaze (Spectrum nova storm cloud dip glaze) and to wipe the rest of the pot clean, leaving glaze only in the carving. The dark clay body is sanded smooth but textured to the touch. Miniature planters have been a popular item for customers to buy as small gifts for others, and are seen as unique and inexpensive, handmade pieces. ...

abstract carved mug- rustic shino

This mug was an experimental design to test if I could create almost entirely carved mugs. The glaze used for this piece is a dip glaze from Standard Ceramic Supply called "snow on brick." The glaze was applied and then wiped off to reveal the dark clay body underneath. The design continues and wraps around the bottom of the pot, which is stamped in the center with my maker's mark stamp. This piece was a large feat for me in finding a style, especially when comparing and looking back to the pieces I first released on my Etsy in 2020. It will remain a part of my personal collection....

abstract carved jug- rustic shino

brown carved bud vase

This bud vase was one of many that I made for a Blues and Roots festival I attended in July 2022. These are simple forms that I throw on the pottery wheel, and then carve each vase with a different design. The glaze is applied to the entire pot and then wiped off, leaving glaze in the carvings and exposing the dark clay body that was underneath. ...

tall brown mug

Beige carved mug

Cappuccino mug - Fern carved - storm blue

Assorted small mugs - floating blue- carved design

I made a batch of 24 of these small cappuccino mugs. Many customers were asking me to make smaller mug options, and I came up with these. each one is abut the same size but varies and is unique to itself. They go together well as a set. ...

multicolored cappuccino mug

Dipped into glaze at different angles, this larger sized cappuccino mug is one of a kind....

assorted spoon rests

spoon rests are a must-have in the kitchen while cooking. These popular pieces come in many different colors and show a maker's mark on the bottom with a hand-carved fern. ...

small carved cup

this small juice cup is carved with a one-of-a-kind design. Inspiration for this texture comes from a tree's growth rings trees and the lines on topographical maps. This piece would function well as a cocktail glass....

floating blue tumbler cup

typical drinking glass and tumbler, but with a one of a kind carving on the bottom....

moss carved mug

berry bowl- abstract carved- brown

I made two of these hand carved berry bowls. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this is a great addition to anyone's kitchen. This bowl is commonly used for washing and serving fruit....