Category Archives: Ceramics

New Etsy Listing

I posted a new Mandala pot for sale on Etsy. It’s a brown piece, about 3.5″ tall. I used black clay and clear glaze.  Unglazed, black clay is almost a dark chocolate brown; with the glaze, it became more of … Continue reading

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Black Clay Bowls

Black Clay Bowls, a photo by cronkadelic on Flickr. Trying out a new style. Unfortunately, I didn’t think the glazing through of these pieces, and they are not really food safe. Too bad. I think a salad would look great … Continue reading

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Cronkpots

My ceramics are now available through etsy.com! You can check out my store at bryancronk.etsy.com. I’m just getting started, and more will be added as I get used to selling my work. It’s a start!

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Latest Mandala Pot

I’m still enjoying the direction I’ve been going in with my ceramics. While most of the pots I’ve been making have been symmetrical, one of my latest pieces took on different shape while remaining true to the concept. To date, … Continue reading

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Couple more teapots in the works

I thought I was done making teapots, but I guess the inspiration bug has grabbed hold. This week, I pieced together two more teapots. My original plan was to sculpt a small rabbit to use as one of the lid … Continue reading

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Inspired by Yixing Teapots

Everytime I’m in Chinatown, I love looking at the Yixing teapots. They are so tiny, delicate, beautiful, and damn expensive! One day I’ll buy myself one, but for now I’m inspired by craft and skill put into each teapot. I’ve … Continue reading

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Mandala pot #4

Last night, I finished piecing together another mandala pot. For this one, I’m using a “black” clay. When fired, it takes on this beautiful chocolate brown color. I’m looking forward to seeing this one complete.

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Dragon Fruit

Today, while walking around Chinatown, I saw a bunch of Dragon Fruit. Immediately, my ceramics came to mind. Why not try to make a dragon fruit pot, it’s basically the reverse of the artichoke.

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New artichoke pot

Happy with how this one is turning out so far.

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Mandala Pot – Part 2

Over the past couple weeks, I’ve had the change to throw and start piecing together my idea for the next constructed pot. So far, I’m happy with how it’s progressing. While not perfectly symmetrical, it came together pretty easily. I’m … Continue reading

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