This thrown and altered vase was made with a porcelain clay body call Crystal Springs from Georgies Ceramic supply in Portland, Oregon. I added various sizes of silica sand to the mix and applied a shino glaze liner to the interior. There is no glaze applied to the exterior of this piece. The surface effects result from complex interactions of the minerals in the clay body, the minerals in the wood ash, and the unique and varied atmospheric conditions of the kiln. This piece was wood fired in the historic East Creek Anagama kiln near Willamina, Oregon, USA. For this firing we burned about 10 cords of wood, roughly 60% oak and 40% Douglas fir around the clock for 120 hrs. We reach temperatures of over 2400 degrees Fahrenheit. During the firing, wood ash is deposited onto the ceramic pieces in the kiln and over time builds up and melts the surface of the clay potentially creating a glassy glaze. That glaze can then appear white or has the potential to become "carbon trapped" in the firing and can showcase blue to gray coloration.