Care

 

EACH VESSEL IS MADE BY HAND OF THE EARTH, FIRED IN THE EARTH OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO.

THE WILD MICACEOUS CLAY IS PIT FIRED AND DOES NOT VITRIFY. EMBRACE THE MARKINGS OF TIME AND DAILY USE. 

IT IS BEST TO USE WOODEN UTENSILS AND TO HANDLE WITH THOUGHTFUL ACTIONS. 

LIKE A CAST IRON, FAT WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THE CURE OF THE CLAY. HAND WASH AND USE A GENTLE SPONGE AND SOAP IF NEEDED, USUALLY HOT WATER WILL DO.

 

We cure each piece, whether for sculptural or practical use after firing but some additional curing may be necessary, think of cast irons. The use of harsh soaps or a heavy acidic presence will result in removing the cure. 

 

CURING UPKEEP DIRECTIONS ↓

→  Turn the oven on to 300F non convection.

→  Once the oven has been warmed up add you piece(s) to the oven and let warm up until its hot but warm enough to hold with a folded paper towel.

→  Use a paper towel, or any fabric, to apply a little 'GENERAL REMEDIO' onto the entire surface and put back in the oven for 2 min. 

→  Remove piece(s) from the oven and with a fresh paper towel dry any excess remedio of and let cool naturally. 

→  Repeat when ever necessary.