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IcyRoadPottery

Icy Road Pottery in Hood River, Tom Bottman potter

Hood River, Oregon

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IcyRoadPottery is taking a short break

Note from shop owner Be back in the shop May 15, 2023.

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Last updated on May 3, 2023

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afternoon garden on May 22, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

I had two other vases from Tom that I love. This one is similar to one of mine and was a gift. It is gorgeous and well made. It is just right size for a bouquet of flowers.

Tall Oval Vase, Stoneware with Ancient Copper Glaze and Unglazed Exterior Texture with a geometric pattern scene with terracotta wash

Tall Oval Vase, Stoneware with Ancient Copper Glaze and Unglazed Exterior Texture with a geometric pattern scene with terracotta wash
LINDA on Apr 1, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

The quality is awesome and the shipping was fast. This butter dish is unique and one of a kind. I am very pleased with my purchased.

Large Butter Dish with Geometric Pattern with Matte Paprika Red Glaze by Tom Bottman

Large Butter Dish with Geometric Pattern with Matte Paprika Red Glaze by Tom Bottman
S on Mar 21, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you. It's very pretty. I'm really happy with it. It looks amazing in person.

Large Size Vase, Half Moon Shape, Outside Texture Pattern with center panel of Stylized Crashing Waves. Rustic yet modern.

Large Size Vase, Half Moon Shape, Outside Texture Pattern with center panel of Stylized Crashing Waves. Rustic yet modern.
LINDA on Mar 21, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful exactly what I expected. With or without plants. Both ways look really nice. Great buy. The shipping was fast, and the quality was top notch. I will definitely purchase more items.

Tall Oval Vase, Stoneware with Gloss Black Patent Glaze and Unglazed Exterior Texture with a geometric pattern scene with red-brown wash

Tall Oval Vase, Stoneware with Gloss Black Patent Glaze and Unglazed Exterior Texture with a geometric pattern scene with red-brown wash
LINDA on Mar 21, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

These vases are well made and exactly as described.👌 I use them for faux flowers and decorations. They are really pretty. I am so obsessed.

Tall Flattened Oval Vase, Stoneware with Matte Vanilla Cream Glaze and Unglazed Outside Texture Stained with a yellow-brown pigment

Tall Flattened Oval Vase, Stoneware with Matte Vanilla Cream Glaze and Unglazed Outside Texture Stained with a yellow-brown pigment
LINDA on Mar 21, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely love these! They were even larger than I though, the print on them are beautiful. The shipping was fast, and the seller customer service was 5 🌟 I would definitely buy more from this seller.

Tall Oval Vase, Stoneware with Gloss Black Patent Glaze and Unglazed Exterior Texture with a window pane pettern accented with a black wash

Tall Oval Vase, Stoneware with Gloss Black Patent Glaze and Unglazed Exterior Texture with a window pane pettern accented with a black wash
Vivien on Feb 21, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

GORGEOUS. GREAT QUALITY. Using it for mustard on the table!!!

Small Sugar Bowl, Salt Cellar, Covered Little Dish with Opening for Spoon or Little Scoop Matte Peach Glaze With Raised Pattern

Small Sugar Bowl, Salt Cellar, Covered Little Dish with Opening for Spoon or Little Scoop Matte Peach Glaze With Raised Pattern
Michele on Jan 22, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Tom, such a beautiful piece. Hand made by you. So one of a kind. or at least one of a few. Very beautiful and well made. Matches my new kitchen perfectly. Thank you for fast shipping too.

Sugar and Cream Set Matte Peachy Yellow Glaze With Copper Green Wash over a Raised Dot Pattern with Tray - by Tom Bottman

Sugar and Cream Set Matte Peachy Yellow Glaze With Copper Green Wash over a Raised Dot Pattern with Tray - by Tom Bottman
Stanley on Dec 23, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

The craftsmanship was immediately visible when I pulled this piece from its box. And I'm sure it will make a great addition to the kitchen.

Sculptural Stoneware Jar with lid, Rubbed yellow brown stain, Crazed amber glaze inside, on lid, and on the foot and base. By Tom Bottman

Sculptural Stoneware Jar with lid, Rubbed yellow brown stain, Crazed amber glaze inside, on lid, and on the foot and base. By Tom Bottman
Stanley on Dec 23, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

My two items arrived well packed and without a scratch. After removing them from their packaging I saw that they fit the beauty of the photos. They will certainly make very good gifts.

Stoneware Mug with Impressed Pattern of Crashing Waves, Firebrick Red Glaze - 12 ounces by Tom Bottman

Stoneware Mug with Impressed Pattern of Crashing Waves, Firebrick Red Glaze - 12 ounces by Tom Bottman

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Back Into Making Pottery!

I graduated from the University of Utah with a BA in English literature and a minor in art, taking lots of pottery classes with Dorothy Berenson. My wife and I made our living for 15 years as full time potters, working with the American Craft Council shows in San Francisco, Dallas and Baltimore. We gave that up in 1988, and spent the years between then and now running our own gift ware and greeting card business. We retired to Hood River and I set up my pottery studio again. I am loving it!
We have a half acre of property here in the Hood River Valley. There is an old cottage on the property that we have converted to a pottery and painting studio. The electric kiln sits on the covered back porch.
I am making completely different pieces now - lots of texture and ceramic stains, inset colored clay dots and dashes, rich dark glazes. I enjoy imagining and making new shapes and forms.

I am using a lot of texture on the new pieces, accented with various pigments and washes. I am starting to use a bit of terra sigillata on some items, and it adds a wonderful soft satin look.

I also wedge Mason stain into my white clay body, and make patterns or images in a "loaf". I slice thin pieces of the colored design and impress into the background color.

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My wife and I made our living for 15 years as full time potters. We retired to Hood River and I re-started my pottery making career. I am loving it!

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Last updated on Feb 28, 2018

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