San Luis Valley Horsehair Pottery— Creative Process, Put into Action.
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TERRY RUGGLES
San Luis Valley Horsehair Pottery—
Creative Process, Put into Action
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The Process Begins
Preparing the clay for
wedging
Wedging the clay
It is divided into several
balls
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The Process Continues
Wheel-thrown pottery waiting for trimming
Drying Process Firing in Kiln
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The Process Concludes
Applying Horsehair
Staining the pot
Finished pots on display
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1) Horsehair Pottery2) Staining with
color tints3) Rubbing for
Burnished effect
INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES
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TERRY RUGGLES
WITH ALAMOSA
STATE BANK
DISPLAY
Terry’s pottery was chosen for the Artists of the San Luis Valley Exhibit in Denver, CO as well!
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Comparing the Varieties
Types of Pottery
Cost of Materials
Time Per Kiln Load(avg 16 pots)
Value in Sales
Original Horsehair $60 for the load 16 hours $224
Tinted Horsehair $75 for the load 22 hours $320
Burnished Effect $78 for the load 32 hours $400
Engraved Design
$75-80 for the load 26-28 hours $448