Aleta Chandler

"My pieces are made with stoneware clay containing a mineral that leaves black specks on the surface. I feel the color of the clay adds warmth while the black specks give a dilapidated look. Additional hues come from oxides and colored slips. Most of the pieces also have steel nails fired into the clay. They are dishwasher and oven safe, but I would not recommend using in the microwave due to the metal nails."

"It is in the appreciation for wood and the love of clay that I want to create these functional pieces. I choose to make them look elementary so as not to lose the feeling of possibly being old and brought back to life with its use."

"Please enjoy!"