Some of the best traditional pots ever produced in England over the past few hundred years were made in various potteries in North Devon where, in the days before plastic and cheap, imported china, the local potters were making vessels in their thousands for everyday use in the home.
Of course the clays are here: Fremington Red, which is abundant, smooth and reliable to use, and is a gorgeous rich red colour, is used as the main body clay; and we have Peters Marland slip, which is a creamy white clay watered down to a thick cream. When Peters Marland slip is poured or brushed over the red clay, ...
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