I decorate the burnished unglazed pot using the mane and tail hair of horses. Right out of the gas kiln, I apply thin strands or single hairs to the surface of the still extremely hot pot. The hair combust immediately into a sizzling squiggle which leave these unique carbon markings on the surface. This makes every piece of horsehair pottery impossible to replicate.

Horsehair Raku pottery stays porous and cannot hold liquids or be used as dinnerware, it is for decor and storage of dry goods only. These pieces should not be left for long periods outside, or inside a window facing the sun, as over time this could affect the smoke markings.