Dave Ameika, Author at Dave Ameika Pottery

Black and White Crackle

With a two part glaze/clay coating, this pots coating cracks during the Pit Firing and allows the smoke to create patterns on the Porcelain clay body.

Whales Tale/ Pit Fired Pot

A Whales Tail was the striking image randomly produced on this Pit Fired pot.

Platter / Wall hanging

21″ Platter/ Wall hanging. I love the way this piece came out. I call it “Piece of Mind”.

Dave’s Homemade Hand-built Gas Kiln

One of the things I enjoy most about ceramics is that I get to build almost every thing I use to create my pots. That would be EVERY THING from the studio, to the kilns, bats to extruders, spray booth, to ware racks. For me, it is very fun to have a need, buy some materials, build the gadget, and satisfy the need. It is so nice to know where ever I go I will be able to build and adapt to local materials.

Studio Managers

I may need to expand my studio. These guys think the hand building table is the cool place to hang out.I don’t mind unless I need the table to work on a pot.

Crystalline Vase

A Crystalline vase with base glaze, no colorants added.

Jumping Cat

Potter was able to jump straight up and out of this vase with out tipping it over.

Potter, Waiting For a Ride on the Wheel

Potter is now a 21-lb tabby. Here he is at three months. He was in such bad shape at the time of his rescue the vet refused to try and help him. I quote, “Take him home and if he is still alive in a week, we will see what we can do.” With a little luck, I was able to get him back on his paws. Now he is a gentle giant and a very pleasant pet to have watching over the pottery studio.

Puppy Dog Looking Down At The Raku Firing

Pup likes to hang out when folks come over to fire. Here he is up on the sun shade watching everyone run around the yard.

Puppy Dog

Puppy Dog is one of the Studio Kitties. He is a large Maine Coon and he thinks he is a dog. Here he is at eight weeks old. He was the only one in his litter to survive. I rescued him at six weeks old and after $1200 in vet bills he is a joy to have around.