Shopping day on the computer.. Making some new artisan bread today white and wheat with sesame, caraway, poppy seeds and sea salt.

Holiday sale in progress. Check it out!
http://home.comcast.net/~rmello1/holiday-sale-2012.htm

New Chawan from the recent firing. Sporting soft blue green glaze and wood ash.
I have always wanted to fire with wood. Can't do that here in Middleboro MA. These ash glazes are the closest I can come with my oxidation and limited reduction kilns. Looking forward to participating in the wood firing at the art center in Truro MA in the spring or summer 2013

Just unloaded the recent glaze load with some new bread pots, bread and cheese bells and garlic keepers. Lost a wonderful rocking teapot because I made the cover too tight..Available now on my web site http://home.comcast.net/~rmello1/bread_pots.html

Firing the new  bread pots and garlic jars tomorrow along with some cheese and butter bells. pics to follow

Been having a great time experimenting with new bread pots and artisan breads. This is my latest original recipe. Cranberry Pecan artisan bread. Destined to be served at Thanksgiving dinner. YUM!

New Garlic jars will be ready in a week or so along with new design for bread pots and casseroles.

When I was much younger..

Chawan video from a few years back..

Preparing for Winter here in Middleboro. Taking the Kayaks off the roof today and replacing the storm doors. Plants and gardens are being cleaned and looking forward to making Pesto. and firing the converted gas kiln again in the cool weather. I will unload the electric glaze firing later today and post some pictures.. Have a great day.

Raku Vessel from the recent firing.. driftwood finial.
I have had some good luck with an old glaze combination. during the melt. small and various "medallions" of the underneath glaze seem to pop out. beauty marks..

 New mixing bowls are here More colors will be coming soon Check out the web site.
http://home.comcast.net/~rmello1/mixing_bowl_1.html

One of several new items in the studio for 2012

Glazed, high fired stoneware and porcelain mixing/serving bowls

These will be available in several colors. Two sizes about 8" wide and 12" wide will be available.

These great looking bowls are the ideal solution for mixing serving or anytime a bowl is need on the counter. More information and photos soon.

Please contact me for more information Email

Fresh out of the kiln.. The first finished new style mixing bowl.  Wheel thrown hand built with a crystal blue glaze.

My Electric to gas downdraft  thanks to Simon Leach is coming along!

New Items

New item for the Spring 2012. 
 I have plans for no knead bread pots, colanders, and new mixing bowls. Stay tuned. 
Please email me with any questions.