Description
I made Taos Tortilla on the potter’s wheel with an iron bearing stoneware clay that fires out toasty brown. First I throw the bowl portion of the baker/casserole and create a galley where the lid will fit. Next I measure the diameter of the bowl with calipers and I throw the lid to fit that diameter.
Once the two parts of the baking dish are not quite leather hard, I trim each part. And I twist a strip of clay to form a knotted handle. Then I allow both pieces to dry fully. Now its time for the first fired, called a bisque fire.
After I bisque fire the piece, I prep it for glaze and now the fun begins: First, I dip half of each piece – bowl and lid – in a floating blue glaze that I make. Next, I dip each piece in the copper green glaze I make and 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.
The result is unique, dynamic, dazzling, and reminiscent of a Northern New Mexico landscape.
Taos Tortilla is a low profile, open dish, with a domed lid. Fired to 2200 degrees. So you can bake in it! Use as a casserole or tortilla warmer or for tajines. Use as serving dish and keeps food warm longer and use as a display piece when not in service.
Makes a great wedding gift or anniversary gift or housewarming gift!
Bowl is approximately 10″ Diameter x 1.5″ and lid 4.5″ High to top of finial
(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.
