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Ceramics

Using handmade functional tableware contains the idea of a connection between artist and community, a link with other people rather than with factories, machines or corporations. As handmade domestic stoneware builds on tradition of human interaction, it brings value and appreciation into our lives. The skill to create and use handmade ceramics thus represents an investment in an aesthetic that values patience and celebrates humanity in objects. While pottery enriches the life of the maker – using handmade ceramics in everyday life enriches the life of the user.

Pyrite Clay

The black glazed ceramics vary in a matte or glossy finish, which sometimes even reveals blue nuances. The characteristics of the glaze on the pyrite clay stoneware e.g. degree of matteness, colour, thickness of application, the way it interacts with the iron pyrite, has an effect on the appearance. Therefore the black glaze prevents the decorative speckled effect that is usually created by the melting of natural iron pyrite particles in a light colour glaze. Each piece has a very unique character and slight deviations in size and surface are possible due to the handmade quality.

Ceramic Manufacturer

Since 1980 the ceramic designer Mrs. Reiß is running her pottery together with her husband and one more employee in Franconia, South of Germany. While creating her own designs by hand on the potters wheel, she throws a variation of ceramic designs by R.EH.