Hank recycles large amounts of wood ash collected from families who heat with wood, which in turn gives his stoneware the subdued and sensuous glazes that are its trademark.
"I like ash glazes because they create a busy surface as they melt and pull together to form 'streams' or 'stringers'", Hank adds. "This wet look of the glaze emphasizes the form of each piece rather than hiding or detracting from it".
These functional stoneware pieces make the perfect gift, fitting into both traditional and contemporary settings. They may be used in the microwave and regular oven below 400 degrees and are dishwasher safe and safe to use with all foods.
