WELCOME
MUDDY DUCK
POTTERY
A platter's progression on the wheel, from centering a lump of clay, to opening it up, to completing the
form.  Wheels, in different forms, have been used for centuries to create pottery.  Powered by a stick,
the foot, or recently by electricity, the wheel spins a measured lump of clay while the hands, working
together, pushing, center the clay on the wheel head or a disk called a bat.  Once the clay is centered it
is opened from the center out, then pulled up with the hands to a predetermined height, forming a
cylinder.  The clay cylinder is then shaped by the hands alone or in conjunction with a tool such as a
potter's rib.  Ribs are flat pieces of wood, metal, or plastic that come in different shapes and sizes.  The
result of the shaping process brings to life the object be it bowl, pitcher, platter, cup, etc.
Altered Dished Form
This piece was sprayed using
three different glazes to
achieve the blended effect.
Lidded Vase w/
Oriental Flare
Sprayed with
two glazes.
Willie Words:  Be sure to visit our "Glazes" page.  Here you will find
examples of the glazes that we use and descriptions of how they are used.  
It is here that glazes not illustrated on the "gallery" pages may be viewed.
 Any of the glazes may be ordered on any piece.
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Mary works primarily with
handbuilding and this is an example of
one of her pieces.  
Church/Birdhouse
The piece was very lightly
brushed with an underglaze to
create a weathered and rustic
appearance.
All of our work is for sale and at very reasonable prices.  You will find prices
listed along with sizes of pieces inside the gallery.  We do take orders, hold
studio sales, and sell at galleries.  For information regarding Studio Sales and
other items of interest going on at Muddy Duck Pottery e-mail us and request
our newsletter.


We hope that you enjoy your visit with us, and while you are here,
please take the time to browse through the pottery that is displayed
on our "Gallery Pages," spend a little time learning who we are on
our "About Us" page, and be sure to drop us an e-mail if we can
answer any questions regarding our pottery or anything else on the
site.

We have also included, in a number of places throughout the site,
some information on the process of pottery making  that  we hope
you will find interesting and fun to read.

And of course, if you find yourself interested in possibly purchasing
any of our pottery, which we hope you do, we have included pages
describing " How to Order" and how to "Contact Us."  Also on the
"Contact Us." page is a list of where our pottery is displayed and
some other websites that may be of interest.
Pottery is our passion, and our foremost concern is that each
customer be completely satisfied with any and all pieces produced by
our studio.

-Sincerely,       Richard and Mary Walker