Production Techniques
Construction
Over the years, Marty has perfected a number of construction techniques in order to achieve the creative goal he has in mind. He has mastered wheel throwing, sculpture, mosaics, coiling, and mold making to name a few. Coming soon, this website will offer a complete description of not only his techniques, but also the materials he uses and the method to his madness. Scroll through the photos to the right for a sneak preview.
Surface Design
When it comes to surface design, aside from incising and punctation, most of the design techniques Marty uses today he came up with himself. After graduating from his apprenticeship with Ivan Gundrum, Marty took the techniques he had been taught and built upon those with a keen sense of creativity and efficiency. Scroll through the photos to the right to preview some of Marty's tools and techniques for design work.
Firing
There are many techniques for firing clay depending on the desired texture and color one would like to achieve. Marty has mastered some techniques such as kiln firing, indigenous pit firing, feather or hair firing, and fume firing; but he often enjoys experimenting and coming up with new, fun firing techniques of his very own. Scroll through the photos to the right to view some of Marty's favorite firing techniques.
