Jar - Blue and White by Nancy Briggs Iowa 5" on a copper hook

5" on a copper hook

Friends love to share them as a simple hostess gift

Although he still enjoys painting in great detail

but these pieces are also clear coated for added protection against outdoor elements

I usually start researching and sketching to figure out the look I'm going for

Jar - Blue and White by Nancy Briggs Iowa 5" on a copper hookThis jar is made of white stoneware clay. Dimensions: 4. 25 tall Handmade by Nancy Briggs of Des Moines, Iowa. My wheel thrown pottery currently is made of red earthenware clay accented with a white slip, under glazes and a metallic black glaze which produces a rich, colorful, matte surface. I also occasionally produce mid range stoneware pottery with carved surfaces in quiet glazes when I miss functional pottery making. I continue to work in clay