Techniques|March 14, 2026
Wadding Marks Are Not Flaws
Learning to See the Kiln's Signature
Lin Kensington5 min read1,280°C · Stoneware · Reduction
Those rough spots on the foot of a pot? They're evidence of process — and collectors should know the difference.
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