The strategic choices I make at each decision point from clay selection, to surface decoration techniques and, finally, to the firing are purposeful and precise. I primarily use two porcelain clay bodies: BMix Wood from Laguna and 621 from Standard and illustrate with black underglaze on a white canvas of porcelain slip. I really like making my own tools and adapting equipment. My pots usually starts on an electric wheel but may then be altered or combined with hand built parts. Certain designs include pieces of glass or metal wire.