Creating Pottery

I fell in love with creating pottery as a teen and started my studio, Panton Pottery in Panton, Vermont at age 24. But my full-time job took precedence, and I took a break from clay. Now I am excited to be back throwing on the wheel and creating functional stoneware pottery for the last seven years. I currently make my pottery at my home studio in Biddeford, Maine.  I am also a student at Portland Pottery Ceramics Studio, learning from Brian Buckland and fellow potters. You can buy my pottery at the Portland Pottery Stuido Gallery at 118 Washington St. and at local craft fairs.

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My work is inspired by the natural colors of the earth, ocean, and sky. I use clay and glazes that are lead-free and food-safe. My pottery is dishwasher safe and can be microwaved and put in the oven.

 

My latest creations are designed with animals, birds, houses, waves, and landscapes inspired by my favorite place the Maine coast.  They are made using the Sgraffito (in Italian "to scratch") technique.  I throw the pot with white stoneware clay, brush on black liquid clay (slip), and carve back to unveil a white design. The pot is bisque fired at cone 05 (1900F) then dipped in clear or colored glaze and fired again to cone 5 (2100F). 

I hope you enjoy my pottery! Cary P. Frye