A couple of the Mata Ortiz potters visited our ceramics class Tuesday. Look at the beautiful pottery they brought. I take good pics with digital cameras.
![IMG_1315[1] mata ortiz pottery](http://stewartcreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/IMG_13151-300x225.jpg)
mata ortiz pottery
These are all hand-built using the pinch pot method, not thrown, and then fired over a small fire using either wood or cow pies.
![IMG_1317[1] black mata ortiz pottery](http://stewartcreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/IMG_13171-300x225.jpg)
black mata ortiz pottery
This black finish is achieved by carbon and smoke.
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