Moon Jars: Handcrafted Ceramic Art for Your Home
Inspired by Korean tradition, these large, spherical vessels are built to hold light and quiet moments. My Moon Jars are a dance of clay, patience, and form.
The exciting moment of unloading a large, freshly bisque-fired Moon Jar from the kiln. This first firing hardens the clay, preparing it for the glazing process.
A look at the carving process on a leather-hard Moon Jar. I am incising abstract patterns into the surface, adding texture that will interact with the glaze.
A typical day in the studio, focused on creating Moon Jars. The video shows the process from shaping and smoothing to the final arrangement of the unfired pieces.
A large, textured Moon Jar after the glaze has been applied but before the final firing. The geometric shapes are built up on the surface, and the green glaze will transform in the kiln.
A close-up of the applied glaze on a textured Moon Jar. You can see the raw, chalky quality of the unfired glaze, which will melt into a glassy surface in the heat.
A detailed shot of the same Moon Jar after firing. The glaze has melted and run, creating a rich, varied surface where the brown ceramic body shows through the white.
This finished Moon Jar, which I call 'Serenity', has a dark, brushed surface. The subtle horizontal lines catch the light, emphasizing its full, round form.
A group of bisque-fired Moon Jars waiting in my studio. Their simple, powerful forms create a sense of calm and unity.
Three Moon Jars together. Even though they are made in a series, each one has its own subtle variations in shape and surface texture.
A collection of large vessels in my studio, including Moon Jars of different sizes and clay bodies, from dark grey to white stoneware.
About Moon Jars: A Dance of Light and Clay
These Moon Jars are heavy, statement pieces that often stand between 15 to 24 inches tall. I build them in sections using high-fired stoneware, which means every jar has a unique, organic weight and a silhouette that shifts depending on how the light hits it in your space.
The Slow Process of Shaping Light
Creating a Moon Jar isn't a race. It is a slow, rhythmic process of wheel-throwing and coiling that respects the material. My process is inspired by the traditional Korean Moon Jar—a form that has always fascinated me because of its simplicity and strength.
When I make these, I am not just creating a vase; I am chasing a shape that feels alive. I use high-fired stoneware that is durable and dense. The glazing is a deliberate choice—I prefer matte, satin, or dry finishes that emphasize the form rather than distracting from it. Sometimes, I include abstract landscape glaze runs to show the movement of the fire inside the kiln.
Practical Details for Collectors
Because these are large-scale ceramic sculptures, they function best as anchor pieces for a room.
- Dimensions: Ranging from 15 inches to 24+ inches.
- Base: Each piece comes with felt pads attached to the base to protect your flooring or furniture.
- Uniqueness: Every jar is one-of-a-kind. Since I build these by hand, there will be variations in the glaze pattern and the exact curve of the vessel.
I sign and date every piece. Whether you are looking for a singular white stoneware jar to bring calm to a corner or a darker, textured piece to create drama, the most important thing is that it brings you joy. If you have a specific space in mind and need to discuss sizing or shipping, I am happy to talk through the details.
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