Pederson PotteryGenesee Depot · Wisconsin

At the Wheel

Eleven films, served from this site — the wheel, the kiln, and the occasional motorcycle run to the post office.

Making a Large Porcelain Vase

The big one — a large porcelain vase pulled on the wheel, start to finish.

Making a Utensil Holder

His most-watched lesson: a utensil holder thrown on the potter's wheel.

Finished Diamond Genie Bottle

The finished diamond genie bottle — over a hundred thousand people have watched this piece.

Firing a Diamond in the Kiln

What happens when you fire a diamond in a kiln? Will it fuse to the glaze? He finds out.

Firing a Diamond to 2200°F — Part 2

The experiment continues, all the way to 2200 degrees.

Amber Blue Crystalline Vase

A small porcelain vase in his amber blue crystalline glaze.

Making a Porcelain Bowl

A porcelain bowl, thrown and finished.

Pulling Porcelain

Watching a potter at the wheel is mesmerizing — this is why.

Genie Bottle, White Textured Glaze

A porcelain genie bottle in white textured glaze.

New Hanging Planters

Fresh hanging planters, straight to the shop.

The Post Office Run

Pack it all up. Strap everything to the bike. Drop them off at the post office. That's the shipping department.