Description
I made Taos 3.5 Quart Baker on the potter’s wheel with an iron bearing stoneware. First I throw the bowl portion of the baker/casserole and create a galley where the lid will fit. Then I measure the diameter of the bowl with calipers and I throw the lid to fit that diameter.
Once the two parts of the baker are firm, I trim each part and twist a strip of clay to form a knotted finial and then add lug handles.
After the baker is bisqued fired and prepped, it’s time to glaze! First, I dip half of the bowl in a floating blue glaze that I make. Next, I dip the opposite half in a copper green glaze that I make. Then, I pour a cream glaze that I make over the “seam” where the two glazes meet. And for the final touch, I pour a red gold glaze mainly over the blue areas inside the bowl. I trail the red gold and daub blooms on the outside of the bowl. For the lid, I dip just a little ways past the finial in a red gold and then trail the red gold and daub here and there. This is a dynamic combo and it will move as it melds together!
Taos 3.5 Quart Baker has a somewhat domed lid and unique, dynamic and dazzling surface reminiscent of a Northern New Mexico landscape.
Yes, you can bake in it because it has been fired to 2200 degrees.
Makes a great wedding gift or anniversary gift or housewarming gift! A dramatic addition to any table.
Bowl is 3.25″ high x 10.25″ Diameter. 3.5 quart capacity.
(Note: When reheating leftovers from the fridge, allow the casserole to come to room temperature before placing in a pre-heated oven. Or, place the cold casserole in a cold oven and warm the two up together.
