Ceramic Cremation Urns
A client asked me to create urns for her parents remains. We had a long talk about their interests and passions. I decorated the side panels of each urn with text and images that reflected this conversation. Hand built with stoneware clay, the urns are rectangular in shape with flat bases and lids. The lid drops into the vessel, and was later sealed with a bead of glue. The embellishment on each face was carved into the unfired clay and then stained with a black glaze to highlight the detail. The inside of each piece was glazed in each parent's favorite color, with the matte green on the outside tying the set together.
Finish
- stained
- black
Meet the Maker
Meghan Howard
Tulane Road Pottery
I create thrown and slab-built stoneware that is grounded on my formal training in Architectural Engineering. Elements of buildings and the materials used to create them continue to fascinate me. My interest in this is continually renewed as I explore the ways in which clay can imitate some of these rich, tactile surfaces. Applying the basic principles of engineering to a medium as malleable as clay is a constant challenge and one that has kept my interest for over 12 years.
My most recent work has used drawings and photographs to create intricate images. Several of my pieces draw influence from recent trips to Chicago, Japan, and the Czech Republic. The surface of each piece is embellished with architectural details, images and found hardware, duplicated from plaster press molds. The clay is glazed with commercial glazes and washes to bring out the surface texture.
Customer Reviews
Peggy
Oct 14, 2013I am very happy with the product. Meghan was very responsive to what I had wanted. She verified everything and kept me apprised throughout the project. I would recommend this vendor without hesitation.
Janis
Jul 16, 2013well! ..... how can I best describe my experience working with Meghan? - so many words come to mind ..... fun, quick, skilled, intuitive, patient, understanding, professional ..... need I go on? -
Donna
May 9, 2013Enjoyed working with Meghan and love her work!
Krista Harper
May 16, 2018I am very happy with the utensil holder Meghan made for/with me. She made it a really nice collaborative effort which give me a great personal connection to what is ultimately “stuff”. Meghan was easy to work and was clearly interested in doing a great job. She communicated well. I think it was a great value for the piece and the experience of being part of the process. Sincerely, Krista
Katja
Aug 14, 2014Meghan did an amazing job. Her communication was professional and helpful, she sent lots of update reports incl. pictures and I really love the finished product. Thank you!!