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Welcome
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**Katelyn Sugalski ☽◯☾ Sugalski Ceramics**

Handmade, Slow Crafted

sculpted Gems from mother earth

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made with these hands

and this heart

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Every single atom of the earth holds energy within it. Ceramics has always been a grounding force within me.
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I found myself moving into a meditative state as a new understanding of elementals washed over me. An alchemist. An earth bender. These *sets* of pieces, work that can be grouped, are formed together, though no one piece is identical to another. Carefully content with the fluid practice in which I create; slow crafted earth. The tender affection stays with each piece, throughout every part of the process, and those who connect with my artwork continue to feel that same energy. There is magic within these minerals.
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Frequently Asked Questions /// F.A.Q.

Magic within the Minerals

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From small beginnings. A humble lump of clay, that I have taken the time and loving effort to alter.. transforms into a new being. Working with both white and toasted stoneware clay, utilizing techniques of wheel throwing and hand building— the process is thoughtful and extensive. I measure out a specific weight and type of clay, depending on the piece I plan to make. It is wedged, removing any air pockets, centered on the wheel, or rolled out into a slab, moulded and formed, creating the main body. The foot is trimmed, handles and decorations are attached, and the piece is left to fully dry to the bone. Then, the collection of pieces are loaded into a kiln, to bisque fire to a temperature of 1915°F for 13 hours, transforming the fragile clay into stone. Once cool, they are washed and the bottoms are waxed, and each are dipped and hand painted in layering glaze colors. To complete the cycle, the collection is loaded back into the kiln, and fired to 2345°F for 14.5 hours, melting the glaze minerals, and forming them into a glassy surface. And voilà, magic.
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Order a custom item /// or wholesale batch

Interested in working one on one with Sugalski Ceramics?

If you’re searching for that unique, one of a kind ceramic piece, whether it’s one item, or a hundred — I am available to work one on one with my customers. The button above will direct you to a custom order check out form, and explain the entire process in detail. Fill out the order form, and attach inspiration photos if you’d like, and I will respond promptly. I’d love to see what your individual vision is — for your own personal piece, a gift for a loved one, a baby shower batch, or a wedding.. the possibilities are expansive.

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