handpotter
Seedling
I really appreciate this site having a place to discuss and show pots. I am very impressed with some of the work displayed here. In the spirit of sharing I thought I'd upload a few of my recent pots.
Throughout his section I notieced considerable debate regarding inside glazing. Although it has become standard practice and almost a measure of pot quality, due to the vitirification of stoneware a glazed or unglazed interior makes little difference for air, moisture, or plant growth. Vitrified stoneware is virtually impervious to moisture or air. The biggest difference is that an unglazed interior offers some "tooth" for the pot and roots. The rougher surface does allow the roots to take hold and helps some with stability in the pot. I do not glaze any of my interiors but I have experimented some with glazed interiors on my own Bonsai and find no difference in their growth habits other than the fact that the glazed interior pots are much less stable in the pot. There is just nothing for the roots to take hold of.
Form an aesthetics perspective unglazed interiors and feet make for a much more finished looking piece, which it is. The time and effort required to either tape or wax the interior prior to glazing or oxide wash is considerable.
Throughout his section I notieced considerable debate regarding inside glazing. Although it has become standard practice and almost a measure of pot quality, due to the vitirification of stoneware a glazed or unglazed interior makes little difference for air, moisture, or plant growth. Vitrified stoneware is virtually impervious to moisture or air. The biggest difference is that an unglazed interior offers some "tooth" for the pot and roots. The rougher surface does allow the roots to take hold and helps some with stability in the pot. I do not glaze any of my interiors but I have experimented some with glazed interiors on my own Bonsai and find no difference in their growth habits other than the fact that the glazed interior pots are much less stable in the pot. There is just nothing for the roots to take hold of.
Form an aesthetics perspective unglazed interiors and feet make for a much more finished looking piece, which it is. The time and effort required to either tape or wax the interior prior to glazing or oxide wash is considerable.