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Introducing my next themed release:
FIRE & SALT
This collection was created through the wild and unpredictable process of salt firing — a method that swaps my usual control of electric kilns for the raw beauty of flame. At high temperatures, salt is introduced into the kiln, where it vaporises and reacts with the clay to form its own natural glaze, often leaving stunning orange-peel textures and earthy, organic tones. The whole firing process (loading, firing, cooling and unloading) takes around 5 days from start to finish and is shared with a generous community of potters whose guidance and support make it all possible. These pieces carry that collaboration, time, and love within them — each one amazingly unique and interesting.
FIRE & SALT
This collection was created through the wild and unpredictable process of salt firing — a method that swaps my usual control of electric kilns for the raw beauty of flame. At high temperatures, salt is introduced into the kiln, where it vaporises and reacts with the clay to form its own natural glaze, often leaving stunning orange-peel textures and earthy, organic tones. The whole firing process (loading, firing, cooling and unloading) takes around 5 days from start to finish and is shared with a generous community of potters whose guidance and support make it all possible. These pieces carry that collaboration, time, and love within them — each one amazingly unique and interesting.
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FIRE & SALT
30 / 11 / 25 - 8pm NZST
30 / 11 / 25 - 8pm NZST
FIRE & SALT Release
30th of November - 8pm
30th of November - 8pm
FIRE & SALT Release
30th of November - 8pm
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Once you secure your item(s), you will receive a confirmation email with your unique Order ID, Payment instructions and Contact and Shipping input instructions.
All payments are to be made through an Internet Banking transfer, this includes the cost of shipping selected during the ordering process. You will no longer need to input any card details or make payment till after you have successfully secured your item(s).
To secure an item, I strongly suggest you focus on getting one item through to checkout, rather than stocking up your cart with multiple pieces.
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- I create my work in batches, each and every piece is unique - I sell these pieces as individual items in my "release nights" via my website - these releases happen every 2-3 months - to stay up to date I recommend following my Instagram and/or Facebook pages
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Tom Hill - Oka Pottery 岡
I'm an independent potter currently residing in Wellington, New Zealand
I like to draw inspiration from a lot of things - but nature and the environment are my major influences
All my work is subject to change over time as I evolve, learn and develop my practice. I hope you continue to follow it as it does.
The Japanese kanji 岡 means "Oka" and is the symbol behind my maker's mark. It also literally translates to "Hill", which is my last name. The aesthetics and forms of my pottery are inspired by New Zealand - the beautiful country I call home and my time spent overseas in Japan. It was this time overseas that inspired me to take up pottery.
As is the case with small-batch pottery each of my pieces is unique, irreplaceable and sold this way. This means that it takes me a little longer to make it for you, but also means that it has been that much more cared for in its making. I'm always pushing myself to hone my work, and to produce pieces that are not only beautiful but also functional.
I like to draw inspiration from a lot of things - but nature and the environment are my major influences
All my work is subject to change over time as I evolve, learn and develop my practice. I hope you continue to follow it as it does.
The Japanese kanji 岡 means "Oka" and is the symbol behind my maker's mark. It also literally translates to "Hill", which is my last name. The aesthetics and forms of my pottery are inspired by New Zealand - the beautiful country I call home and my time spent overseas in Japan. It was this time overseas that inspired me to take up pottery.
As is the case with small-batch pottery each of my pieces is unique, irreplaceable and sold this way. This means that it takes me a little longer to make it for you, but also means that it has been that much more cared for in its making. I'm always pushing myself to hone my work, and to produce pieces that are not only beautiful but also functional.