

Organic material burns out of clay when it is fired, and at that point the clay can no longer decompose. There have been carbon dated ceramics found from 10,000 years ago!
Ceramic work gets fired twice and after the first one, when the piece is ready to paint, if there are flaws to the form I toss it rather than invest more time painting it.
But sometimes, if it seems like the piece can still be loved and useful, I stamp it, paint it one of the simpler paint options, and push it through the final firing rather than create more garbage for the landfill.
For this, as well as pretty much cutting down 85% of my bubble wrap usage earlier this year by using corrugated cardboard, I am proud. Baby steps!

You can find all the work for sale here in 'NO WASTE'.
The name is inspired by a favorite pair of used painter pants up-cycled by IXV Coffee in Brooklyn. Check out her amazing efforts, site and energy.
LOVE YOUR MOTHER EARTH.
PEACE AND WELL-BEING TO YOU.
