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
The Process Begins
Preparing the clay for
wedging
Wedging the clay
It is divided into several
balls
The Process Continues
Wheel-thrown pottery waiting for trimming
Drying Process Firing in Kiln
The Process Concludes
Applying Horsehair
Staining the pot
Finished pots on display
1) Horsehair Pottery2) Staining with
color tints3) Rubbing for
Burnished effect
INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES
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!
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